Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight
MARKET RUNNER (1) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1408m at Keeneland after being prominent at the turn. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. NOMOLIMBO (2) is a five-start maiden who returned last time and finished sixth at Keeneland (Dirt) over 1710m, beaten 8 lengths. Chance to break his maiden status with that run under his belt. NATIONAL CHARTER (3) will find this a little easier than his third on debut four weeks ago, beaten 7 lengths at the end of 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt). Will benefit from that experience so he should be in the finish. OUR FOREFATHERS (4) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last time over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten 7 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Placed to advantage so expect another forward showing.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Keeneland on April 12 over 1408m, 3 len behind Civil Liberty carrying 54.5kg at $8.88. The start before that 4th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on March 1 over 1207m, 5 len behind Fancy Fairlane carrying 55.5kg at $6.30. Worth following up.
Last Starts 41 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 | 12/04/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:22.41 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $8.88 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:09.62 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $6.30 |
| 6/12 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 7-4-6 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $5.90 |
| 5/12 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 10-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $5.40 |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:43.41 | 9-5-4 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $14.62 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1710m, 8 len behind Saugeen with 57kg at $20.32. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Turfway Park on December 6 over 1207m, 5 len behind Big Garry with 55.5kg at $15.79. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/04/2026 | 134 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:47.02 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $20.32 |
| 12/12 | 06/12/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:10.24 | 10-12-12 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $15.79 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | 157 | MDN 3U | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Chase Miller | 54.5kg | 1:38.70 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $47.22 |
| 10/12 | 26/05/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Chase Miller | 53.5kg | 1:41.07 | 12-10-10 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $122.21 |
| 12/12 | 13/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:41.71 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 35.5L | $91.88 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Keeneland on April 24 over 1207m, 7 len behind Gun Range with 54.5kg at $3.69. Shows ability and expected to improve. Live chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:10.71 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.69 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 9 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1408m, 7 len behind Final Story with 54.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Keeneland on October 16 over 1408m, 21 len behind Confessional carrying 54kg at $2.34. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/04/2026 | 185 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:27.22 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:23.84 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $2.34 |
| 5/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:09.76 | 12-7-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Turfway Park February 18 over 1609m, 7 len behind Sumood with 57kg at $6.71. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Turfway Park December 18 over 1710m, 11 len behind Clear The Beach carrying 55kg at $14.23. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 94 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 | 18/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 57kg | 1:40.12 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $6.71 |
| 2/10 | 21/01/2026 | 34 | MDN 4U | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:41.56 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $20.84 |
| 5/11 | 18/12/2025 | 275 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:43.89 | 2-6-5 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $14.23 |
| 4/9 | 18/03/2025 | 86 | MDN 3 | $82,409.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:41.29 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $5.30 |
| 9/12 | 22/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $89,368.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:45.97 | 8-7-9 | 12 |
| 12.8L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 4th of 9 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1408m, 14 len behind Final Story with 54.5kg at $5.65. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:27.22 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $5.65 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 41 | HCP 3 | $11,958.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 366m | Fast | Oscar M Peinado | 57kg | 0:19.90 | 3-5-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.90 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $45,942.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 320m | Fast | Jonathan Roman | 57kg | 0:17.62 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $25.60 |
| 3/10 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 2 | $9,160.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 366m | Fast | Oscar M Peinado | 57kg | 0:19.82 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $14.80 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 2 | $20,548.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 320m | Fast | Oscar M Peinado | 57kg | 0:17.62 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.80 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 2 | $20,642.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 274m | Fast | Oscar M Peinado | 57kg | 0:15.64 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |