Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Special Weight
SOULMAN (1) showed early speed from an outside draw last start and raced on the pace before boxing on well to finish third, beaten one length, over 1006m at this track (Turf). Nicely placed to take this out. RED SQUARE (5) is a three-year-old gelding on debut. From an elite family that includes black type success, being by American Pharoah from Maraschino Red. Sure to be well-educated, being from the W A Ward yard. Promising type who should be monitored for market support. STUDY (11) faced the starter for the first time and finished seventh last start at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1308m, beaten 6 lengths. Improver who can feature in the finish. THUNDER APPEAL (8) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of 17 months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1207m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Good effort to launch last prep when in the money at Fairgrounds Turf over 1106m. Can kick off with a bold showing.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1006m, 1.0 len behind Gypsy Art carrying 53.5kg at $24.74. Before that 7th of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1710m, 13 len behind West End Kid with 54.5kg at $31.37. Draws the inside and should take beating.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/05/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 0:56.09 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $24.74 |
| 7/9 | 11/04/2026 | 54 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:41.99 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $31.37 |
| 2/4 | 16/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:03.56 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/9 | 19/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:03.17 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:02.75 | 6-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $26.80 |
| 5/11 | 28/11/2025 | 90 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:03.28 | 7-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $26.90 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Fairgrounds Turf March 1 over 1106m, 2 len behind Unitas with 56.5kg at $10.80. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf September 3 over 1006m, 2.5 len behind Savion carrying 56kg at $7.30. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 56.5kg | 1:03.56 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $10.80 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 56.5kg | 1:03.68 | 5-7-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/8 | 02/01/2026 | 62 | MDN 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:03.67 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $13.10 |
| 8/12 | 01/11/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:42.18 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $22.40 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $105,505.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:35.35 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.42 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2025 | 88 | MDN 3U | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 56kg | 0:56.31 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.30 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Turfway Park February 8 2025 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Big Vince carrying 54.5kg at $24.68. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Turfway Park January 25 2025 over 1308m, 6 len behind Pagode carrying 54.5kg at $14.18. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 504 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $128,824.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:13.29 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $24.68 |
| 6/11 | 25/01/2025 | 85 | MDN 3 | $129,032.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:20.60 | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $14.18 |
| 9/10 | 01/11/2024 | 50 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:24.20 | 6-9-9 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $12.41 |
| 4/11 | 12/09/2024 | 38 | MDN 2 | $176,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:09.98 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $10.66 |
| 3/8 | 05/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $109,063.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:04.84 | 8-7-3 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $12.16 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 8th of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 9 len behind Not To Worry with 54.5kg at $10.40. May need more time.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:09.57 | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $10.40 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by American Pharoah out of Maraschino Red. Sure to be well fancied.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 7 over 1609m, 20 len behind Cruisin Chuck carrying 55.5kg at $16.20. Needs more time.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 55.5kg | 1:37.86 | 11-10-11 | 11 |
| 20.1L | $16.20 |
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 52 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1006m, 2.5 len behind Gypsy Art with 53.5kg at $13.54. The race before that 5th of 7 at Keeneland on April 12 over 1408m, 28 len behind Civil Liberty with 54.5kg at $26.51. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/05/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | V Carrasco | 53.5kg | 0:56.09 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $13.54 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:22.41 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $26.51 |
| 2/11 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:10.57 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $10.12 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 166 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 0:57.97 | 2-4-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $10.15 |
| 4/11 | 21/09/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:46.09 | 2-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $24.97 |
| 5/10 | 10/08/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:00.80 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $5.39 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Is first-up after a break of 17 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Turfway Park January 15 2025 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Theismann with 55.5kg at $4.36. First up last campaign second in a small field at Fairgrounds Turf December 8 2024 over 1106m, 7 len behind Petcoff with 55.5kg at $1.90. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 528 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/01/2025 | 38 | MDN 4U | $129,032.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:11.68 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.36 |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2024 | 91 | MDN 3U | $89,368.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:04.72 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $1.90 |
| 8/12 | 08/09/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:21.65 | 5-9-8 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $3.86 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on April 12 over 1006m, 1.0 len behind General Bradley with 55.5kg at $6.40. Second-up ran second last of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 11 over 1207m, 14 len behind Island Town carrying 53.5kg at $14.46. Not one of the top selections.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/06/2026 | 60 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:10.33 | 4-6-7 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $14.46 |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,981.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 0:56.58 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.40 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Churchill Downs November 20 over 1609m, 10 len behind Chip Honcho carrying 54kg at $5.14. On debut third of 12 at Churchill Downs September 12 over 1207m, 3 len behind Cabourg with 54kg at $30.64. Might need the run.
Last Starts 219 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 20/11/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $5.14 |
| 2/12 | 26/10/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:10.22 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $8.49 |
| 3/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:10.90 | 11-8-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $30.64 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 31 over 1308m, 6 len behind Mccann with 53.5kg at $7.15. Open to improvement. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:16.10 | 3-3-7 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $7.15 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Keeneland Turf April 3 over 1609m, 13 len behind Heading carrying 54.5kg at $99.19. On debut ran last of 10 at Kentucky in the LR August 31 over 1308m, 15 len behind Johnny's Red Storm carrying 53.5kg at $55.37. Others rate better.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 03/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:38.54 | 3-7-10 | 10 |
| 13.9L | $99.19 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 0:57.97 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $4.22 |
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:12.85 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $10.67 |
| 6/12 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54kg | 1:10.37 | 3-1-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $26.99 |
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 2 | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | 1:18.19 | 3-3-7 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $8.53 |
| 8/11 | 04/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | 1:11.43 | 1-5-8 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $56.64 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 21 over 1207m, 4 len behind Stunning carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:10.57 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd in a small field at Colonial Downs on March 14 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Ramajay with 55.5kg at $2.10. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:08.73 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1106m, 4 len behind Stormtown with 56kg at $4.17. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind Gypsy Art carrying 56kg at $21.33. Has the right credentials.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:01.18 | 5-2-3 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $4.17 |
| 2/10 | 07/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | 0:56.09 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $21.33 |
| 4/6 | 15/04/2026 | 89 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 56.5kg | 1:03.29 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.42 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | 26 | MDN 4U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 53kg | 1:11.64 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $10.06 |
| 3/10 | 21/12/2025 | 39 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 55.5kg | 1:09.85 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $9.28 |
| 4/11 | 12/11/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 0:57.07 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $47.41 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Yaupon out of Tabor Fleet. Respect any positive market lead.