Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight
MOVIE NIGHT (11) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 1.3 lengths from the winner in second over 1308m at Keeneland (Dirt). Big chance based on that effort. HEADSPIN (9) has been in the betting at both starts but has failed to break through. Most recently finished fourth over 1106m at Keeneland Turf (Turf), beaten 4 lengths. Among the leading chances on her best figures. POISE (3) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt) in a tougher race. Has a low draw so she is a strong chance. WINNING MATTERS (5) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of nine weeks, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Has ability and must be included in calculations.
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by American Pharoah out of More Than Folly. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 10th of 12 at Keeneland on April 11 over 1408m, 24 len behind La Rascasse with 54.5kg at $10.58. Needs to do a lot more than she did on debut.
Last Starts 36 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 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:23.47 | 9-11-10 | 8 |
| 24.2L | $10.58 |
Jockey: Johan Rosado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 8 at Keeneland on April 23 over 1207m, 3 len behind Nut Bush City carrying 54.5kg at $4.13. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:12.39 | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.13 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Fairgrounds March 13 over 1207m, a nose behind Kayla's Komet carrying 54.5kg at $7.20. On debut second of 9 at this track November 16 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Slay The Day with 54kg at $5.76. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 55 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.76 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.20 |
| 12/12 | 17/01/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:10.33 | 10-12-12 | 5 |
| 27.2L | $11.60 |
| 8/12 | 12/12/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:11.36 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:04.29 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.76 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Connect out of Blushing Angel. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Into Mischief out of Blame It On Alphie. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, second last of 8 at Gulfstream Park on March 1 over 1609m, 35 len behind Leinani with 55.5kg at $7.30. Second-up ran last of 10 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on March 21 over 1673m, 43 len behind Classic Move with 55.5kg at $22. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 10/10 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:39.51 | 3-10-10 | 5 |
| 43.0L | $22.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:38.45 | 2-7-7 | 7 |
| 35.0L | $7.30 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on March 14 over 1006m, 1.4 len behind Bourbon Notes with 55.5kg at $6.60. Last start 4th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 16 over 1106m, 4 len behind Lucy Mcgee with 53.5kg at $3.54. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | 33 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:03.64 | 9-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $3.54 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 0:56.78 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $6.60 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at this track November 19 over 1207m, 6 len behind Glazin' Fury with 54kg at $2.96. On debut sixth of 9 at Keeneland October 5 over 1207m, 10 len behind Sneaky Good carrying 54kg at $11.13. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 179 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 2/9 | 19/11/2025 | 45 | MDN CLM F 2 | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:11.61 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $2.96 |
| 6/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:11.54 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $11.13 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 10 at Keeneland on April 3 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Where Luck Lives carrying 54.5kg at $4.66. Improvement to come and should go well.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 2/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | SP | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:17.18 | 8-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.66 |
Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Into Mischief out of Thirteen Arrows. Sure to be better for this run.