Mindframe, a three-year-old colt, easily won a Churchill Downs allowance race by 7 1/2 lengths as the 2-5 favorite, marking his second victory in as many starts.
‣ Mindframe, a 3-year-old colt by Constitution, impressively won a Churchill Downs allowance race by 7 1/2 lengths, marking his second career victory in as many starts and demonstrating his potential on the track.
‣ The horse, which was a $600,000 Keeneland September yearling purchase, is trained by Todd A Pletcher, ridden by jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr., and owned by Repole Stable & St Elias Stables LLC, showcasing a strong team behind his racing career.
‣ Mindframe’s victory at Churchill Downs was highlighted by his ability to take the lead early and maintain a comfortable pace, ultimately pulling away in the final stretch with ease, reinforcing his status as a promising young talent in horse racing.
#11 Mindframe demolishes the field in Race 3 @ChurchillDowns as the 2/5 favorite!
Jockey: @iradortiz
Trainer: @PletcherRacing
Owner: @RepoleStable and St. Elias Stable🎥 #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/T5jsyKTfsg
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) May 4, 2024
At Churchill Downs, with a purse of $98,185, the atmosphere was electric. The race, an Allowance with an optional claiming price of $100,000, was set for 3-year-olds over a distance of 1 1/16 miles. The track condition? Good. And the winner, Mindframe, crossed the finish line with a comfortable margin of 7 1/2 lengths.
Mindframe, a 3-year-old colt by Constitution out of Walk of Stars, had previously dazzled spectators. His debut? A jaw-dropping 13 3/4-length victory at Gulfstream Park. That day, under the Florida sun, he earned the ‘TDN Rising Star’ badge. This Saturday morning, he faced his first two-turn challenge. Spoiler alert: he nailed it.
Starting from the outside in a field of eight, Mindframe’s launch was nothing short of spectacular. He cleared the inside traffic with ease, securing his spot along the rail as they hit the first turn. The pace? He had it under control, leading the pack at a half-mile mark in :49.18.
Wearing the St. Elias colors, Mindframe faced some pressure on the turn. But, let’s be honest, he was cruising. When Irad Ortiz, Jr. gave the signal in the upper stretch, it was game over. Mindframe extended his lead with every stride, eventually easing up a good 70 yards from the finish. The result? An effortless win as the 2-5 favorite.
That day, Constitution’s progeny shone brightly, with another son, Catching Freedom, set to compete in the GI Kentucky Derby. Mindframe, a half-brother to Hollywood Walk and part of a lineage of winners, proved his pedigree.
His mother, Walk of Stars, is a stakes-winning mare with a knack for producing champions. And with a 2-year-old colt, Lonesome Road, waiting in the wings and a new foal on the way, her legacy continues. Mindframe’s sales history? A cool $600,000 as a yearling at Keeneland September.
Now, with a perfect record and $87,360 in earnings, Mindframe’s journey is just beginning. For the full scoop, check out the Equibase.com chart and catch the race replay, courtesy of FanDuel TV.
And let’s not forget the team behind the champion. Jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr., trainer Todd A. Pletcher, and the owners, Repole Stable & St Elias Stables LLC, deserve a round of applause. Their collaboration brought us this thrilling victory at Churchill Downs. Catch the moment and more on TwinSpires Racing’s Twitter, complete with a video that’ll give you chills.
