Churchill Downs Update: Saturday, May 28, 2022

May 28, 2022 Churchill Downs Communications

Lothenbach Stables’ Grade I winning mare Bell’s the One did not show up in the entry box for Monday’s $200,000 Winning Colors (Grade III) and instead will wait to run in the $200,000 Chicago (GIII) at Churchill Downs on Saturday, June 25.

Bell’s the One, who finished fourth in the $750,000 Derby City Distaff (GI) in her last start, worked as swift half-mile in :47.20 Saturday morning under regular jockey Corey Lanerie. The 11-time winning sprinter made the first start of her 6-year-old campaign in the $500,000 Madison (GI) at Keeneland and finished just three-quarters of a length behind Just One Time.

“I thought she was a little flat in the Derby City Distaff,” trainer Neil Pessin said as he stood on the end of the shank while his prized mare grazed behind Barn 42. “This will give her a little extra time between her starts and still be able to run over the track we know she loves.”

Bell’s the One has recorded five victories beneath the Twin Spires including the 2020 Winning Colors. As a 2-year-old, Bell’s the One won on the all-weather surface at Arlington and even recorded a turf victory at 3-years-old in the $75,000 Allen Black Cat LaCombe Memorial at Fair Grounds.

Nominations to the Chicago close June 18.

Several of the horses in Monday’s Winning Colors could make their next starts in the Chicago. The six-furlong Winning Colors will go as Race 8 of 9 with a post time of 4:22 p.m.

A total of five rivals entered the Winning Colors to face five-time winner Sconsin. The Greg Foley-trained daughter of Include has been on the sidelines since her half-length victory in the $300,000 Open Mind in mid-September.

The Winning Colors field from the rail out (with jockey, trainer and morning line odds): Joyful Cadence (Joe Talamo, John Ortiz, 6-1); Novel Squall (Brian Hernandez Jr., John Ortiz, 5-2); Sconsin (Gaffalione, Foley, 6-5); Li’l Tootsie (James Graham, Tom Amoss, 5-1); Tipsy Gal (Ricardo Santana Jr., Dallas Stewart, 15-1); and Euphoric (Gerardo Corrales, Bernie Flint, 5-1).

Wagering for the Winning Colors, and every race from Churchill Downs, is available on www.TwinSpires.com, the official wagering provider of Churchill Downs Incorporated and the Kentucky Derby.

KENTUCKY DERBY WINNER RICH STRIKE TO BREEZE MONDAY BETWEEN RACES – RED TR Racing’s Kentucky Derby (Grade I) winner Rich Strike will breeze between Races 5-6 Monday afternoon at Churchill Downs in preparation for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (GI).

The timed workout will occur at approximately 3 p.m. First post for the nine-race program is 12:45 p.m.

Trainer Eric Reed’s exercise rider Gabriel Lagunes will be aboard for the workout. The 80-1 upset winner of the Derby will ship to Belmont on Tuesday in search of the third jewel of racing’s Triple Crown on Saturday, June 11.

BELMONT STAKES PROBABLE TOPS 194-HORSE SATURDAY WORK TAB – It was an action-packed Saturday morning at Churchill Downs with 194 horses recording published workouts including $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (Grade I) contender Barber Road, who breezed five furlongs in 1:01.20 outside of stablemate Hidden Promise.

Other top horses on the Saturday work tab included stakes winners Juju’s Map (four furlongs, :48.60); Lone Rock (four furlongs, :47.80); Matareya (five furlongs, 1:01.40); Toby’s Heart (four furlongs, :49); and impressive maiden winner Strobe (four furlongs, :50).

To see the entire work tab, visit: https://www.churchilldowns.com/horsemen/racing/workouts.

CHURCHILL DOWNS LIVE AVAILABLE ON SMART TVs – The Churchill Downs LIVE app is available free of charge on streaming services such as Amazon, Apple TV and Roku. Fans can download the Churchill Downs LIVE app for full access to a free HD live stream of the Churchill Downs simulcast signal and three additional angles including the saddling paddock.

Fans will get analysis each race day from expert handicapper/host Joe Kristufek who will be joined alongside Kaitlin Free, James Scully, Scott Shapiro and Brandon Stauble.

Wagering is available on www.TwinSpires.com, the official ADW of Churchill Downs Inc. and the Kentucky Derby.

DOWN THE STRETCH – Trainer Eric Reed reported Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike would van to Belmont Park on Tuesday and could train Wednesday. Reed was unsure what time Rich Strike would leave Churchill Downs but is hoping he leaves early in the morning. … Nominations to the June 11, $160,000 Mighty Beau along with the June 12, $160,000 Leslie’s Lady and $225,000 Matt Winn (GIII) close Saturday. To nominate, call the Churchill Downs Racing Office at (502) 638-3806.

SATURDAY, MAY 28

• Racing: 11 Races; Day 17 of 44
• Dirt/Turf (Lane 4, 36 feet): Fast/Firm
• Gates Open: 11:30 a.m.
• First Race/Last Race: 12:45-5:58 p.m.
• Carryovers: Derby City 6 ($45,449) and Super Hi 5 ($2,849)
• Featured Races:
  • Race 3 (1:43 p.m.) – Mdn 120k, 3&up, 6 F
  • Race 4 (2:13 p.m.) – OC 80000b, 3&up, 5 ½ F (T)
  • Race 5 (2:45 p.m.) – Mdn 120k, f&m, 1 1/16 M
  • Race 7 (3:50 p.m.) – Alw 127000n1x, 3&up, 1 1/16 M (T)
  • Race 8 (4:22 p.m.) – Mdn 120k, 3&up, 1 1/16 M
  • Race 9 (4:55 p.m.) – OC 80000n3x, 3&up, 7 F
  • Race 10 (5:26 p.m.) – $160,000 Keertana Overnight Stakes, f&m, 1 ½ M (T)
  • Race 11 (5:58 p.m.) – Alw 127000n2L, 3yo f, 6 F
• Featured Simulcasts:
  • Bel 9 (5:12 p.m.) – $100,000 Soaring Softly (GIII), 3yo f, 7 F (T)
• National Weather Service Forecast: Sunny, 78. West wind 3-5 mph.
• Meet Leading Jockeys: Tyler Gaffalione (19); Brian Hernandez Jr. (12); Ricardo Santana Jr. (11); Florent Geroux (9); Rafael Bejarano (8); Luis Saez (8); Joe Talamo (8)
• Meet Leading Trainers: Brad Cox (10); Steve Asmussen (7); Joe Sharp (7); Rusty Arnold (6); Mike Maker (6); Kenny McPeek (6); Brendan Walsh (6)
• Meet Leading Owners: Peter Brant (3); Godolphin LLC (3); Rigney Racing LLC (3); Stonestreet Stables LLC (3); Gary and Mary West (3)
• Tickets: General Admission ($7), Reserved Seating ($10), Reserved Dining ($42)
• TV: FS2 (12:30-6 p.m.)
• Smart TV App: Churchill Downs LIVE
• Wager: TwinSpires.com

SUNDAY, MAY 29

• Racing: 10 Races; Day 18 of 44
• Dirt/Turf (Lane 4, 36 feet): TBA
• Gates Open: 11:30 a.m.
• First Race/Last Race: 12:45-5:26 p.m.
• Featured Races:
  • Race 5 (2:45 p.m.) – OC 62500n2x, f&m, 7 F
  • Race 6 (3:18 p.m.) – OC 62500n2x, f&m, 5 ½ F (T)
  • Race 8 (4:22 p.m.) – Alw 127000n2L, 3yo, 6 F
  • Race 9 (4:55 p.m.) – Alw 127000n1x, f&m, 1 1/16 M (T)
• Featured Simulcasts:
  • SA 3 (5:00 p.m.) – $100,000 Daytona (GIII), 4&up, 6 ½ F (T)
  • SA 4 (5:30 p.m.) – $200,000 Triple Bend (GII), 4&up, 7 F
  • SA 7 (7:00 p.m.) – $100,000 Honeymoon (GIII), 3yo f, 1 1/8 M (T)
• National Weather Service Forecast: Sunny, 85.
• Tickets: General Admission ($7), Reserved Seating ($10), Reserved Dining ($42)
• TV: FS1 (12:30-4:30 p.m.), FS2 (4:30-5 p.m.), FS1 (5-5:30 p.m.)
• Smart TV App: Churchill Downs LIVE
• Wager: TwinSpires.com

MONDAY, MAY 30 (MEMORIAL DAY)

• Workout: Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will breeze between Races 5-6 at approximately 3 p.m.
• Promotion: Military Appreciation Day – Free general admission for military; $32 Millionaires Row or Skye Terrace
• Racing: 9 Races; Day 19 of 44
• Dirt/Turf (Lane 4, 36 feet): TBA
• Gates Open: 11:30 a.m.
• First Race/Last Race: 12:45-4:55 p.m.
• Featured Races:
  • Race 4 (2:13 p.m.) – Mdn 120k, 3&up, 1 1/16 M
  • Race 6 (3:18 p.m.) – OC 62500n2x, 3&up, 5 ½ F (T)
  • Race 7 (3:50 p.m.) – Alw 127000n1x, 3&up, 7 F
  • Race 8 (4:22 p.m.) – $200,000 Winning Colors (GIII), f&m, 6 F
  • Race 9 (4:55 p.m.) – Mdn 120k, 3&up, 1 3/8 M (T)
• Featured Simulcasts:
  • SA 4 (5:30 p.m.) – $400,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (GI), 3&up, 1 ¼ M
  • SA 5 (6:00 p.m.) – $500,000 Shoemaker Mile (GI), 3&up, 1 M (T)
  • SA 10 (8:30 p.m.) – $400,000 Gamely (GI), f&m, 1 1/8 M (T)
  • LS 12 (8:35 p.m.) – $400,000 Steve Sexton Mile (GIII), 3&up, 1 M
• National Weather Service Forecast: Sunny, 89.
• Tickets: General Admission ($7), Reserved Seating ($10), Reserved Dining ($42)
• TV: FS2 (12:30-6 p.m.)
• Smart TV App: Churchill Downs LIVE
• Wager: TwinSpires.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

• Promotion: Twilight Thursday – $2 select domestic can beer, live music (Mojothunder), food trucks (Sweet N Savory; All Thaid Up; Good Belly; Crave Street Kitchen; Favorville; and Lil Cheezers)
• Scheduled Racing: 8 Races; Day 20 of 44
• Gates Open: 4 p.m.
• First Race/Last Race: 5-8:23 p.m.
• Featured Races:
  • Race 2 (5:29 p.m.) – Mdn 120k, 2yo, 5 ½ F
  • Race 8 (8:23 p.m.) – Alw 127000n1x, f&m, 7 F
• National Weather Service Forecast: Partly sunny, 85. 40% showers and thunderstorms.
• Tickets: General Admission ($7), Reserved Seating ($10), Reserved Dining ($42)
• TV: FS2 (3-8:30 p.m.)
• Smart TV App: Churchill Downs LIVE
• Wager: TwinSpires.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

• Scheduled Racing: 9 Races; Day 21 of 44
• Gates Open: 11:30 a.m.
• First Race/Last Race: 12:45-4:55 p.m.
• Featured Simulcasts: GII Penn Mile (Pen)
• National Weather Service Forecast: Mostly sunny, 80. 20% showers and thunderstorms.
• Tickets: General Admission ($7), Reserved Seating ($10), Reserved Dining ($42)
• TV: FS2 (12:30-5:30 p.m.)
• Smart TV App: Churchill Downs LIVE
• Wager: TwinSpires.com
• Radio: “Inside Churchill Downs” on ESPN 680/105.7 (6-7 p.m.)

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 (STEPHEN FOSTER PREVIEW DAY)

• Scheduled Racing: 11 Races; Day 22 of 44
• Gates Open: 11:30 a.m.
• First Race/Last Race: 12:45-5:58 p.m.
• Stakes Racing: GIII, $200,000 Regret; GIII, $200,000 Arlington; $200,000 Aristides; $200,000 Blame; $200,000 Shawnee; $200,000 Audubon
• Featured Simulcasts: GII Pennine Ridge (Bel); GIII Desert Stormer (SA)
• Tickets: General Admission ($9), Reserved Seating ($12), Reserved Dining ($54)
• TV: FS2 (5-6:30 p.m.)
• Smart TV App: Churchill Downs LIVE
• Wager: TwinSpires.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 (FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY)

• Promotion: Family Adventure Day presented by Kroger
• Scheduled Racing: 10 Races; Day 23 of 44
• Gates Open: 11:30 a.m.
• First Race/Last Race: 12:45-5:26 p.m.
• Stakes Racing: GIII, $200,000 Old Forester Mint Julep
• Tickets: General Admission ($9), Reserved Seating ($12), Reserved Dining ($49)
• TV: FS1 (12:30-2 p.m.); FS2 (5-5:30 p.m.)
• Smart TV App: Churchill Downs LIVE
• Wager: TwinSpires.com