‘TDN Rising Star’ Guns Loaded Returns A Winner In Churchill Optional Claimer

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'TDN Rising Star' Guns Loaded (Gun Runner–Sky My Sky, by Bernardini) made his return to the racetrack a winning one as he took an optional claimer at Churchill Downs on Sunday.

Tabbed as a 'Rising Star' when he was last under the Twin Spires in November, the colt ran through the early stages of the Florida series at Gulfstream Park over the winter. His key score came in the Mucho Macho Man Stakes Jan. 4.

Not seen since running fifth in the Hutcheson Stakes Mar. 15, the 3-year-old went off as a 9-2 shot here. Rolling from the off the pace, he looked strong down the lane and won easily.

The final running time was 1:09.85.

Lifetime Record: SW, 6-3-1-0. Sales History: $800,000 '23 KEESEPT.

O-Morplay Racing LLC, Platts, Joey and Lady Sheila Stable; B-John C. Oxley (KY); T-Jose Francisco D'Angelo.

GUNS LOADED ($11.98) sling shot by them all to claim the 8th at @ChurchillDowns. @JFDAngelo had him ready to fire. @flothejock had the call for owners @MorplayRacing, @Lady__Sheila, and Joey Platts.

Another winner for @Three_Chimneys' Gun Runner! Nice Pick by @andie_biancone. pic.twitter.com/D97ETh8VN9

— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) September 14, 2025

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