Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Special Weight
LAHAINALUNA (6) clung on to finish third last start over 1811m at Keeneland Turf (Turf), beaten 1.3 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot take this out. ZIHNAL (8) debuted seven-and-a-half weeks ago when he finished fourth over 1609m at Santa Anita (Dirt), beaten 3 lengths. Capable of sharp improvement. ABOUT FACE (5) had support on debut last time out when he boxed on fairly to finish fourth, beaten 2.5 lengths over 1609m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Winning claims. TIMAYYYY (2) is a four-year-old gelding who has filled a minor placing just once in six runs. Safely held when resuming last start over 1609m at this track (Turf), finishing 11th and beaten 11 lengths. Deserves another chance in this line up.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Siyouni out of Polished. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Alexander Crispin
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after nine months second last of 12 at this track on May 1 over 1609m, 11 len behind Prepped carrying 56.5kg at $22.64. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Ellis Park Turf on July 13 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Paris Surprise carrying 53.5kg at $4.62. Likely improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 01/05/2026 | 246 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 56.5kg | 1:35.85 | 9-8-11 | 12 |
| 11.6L | $22.64 |
| 4/12 | 28/08/2025 | 46 | MDN 3U | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:34.30 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:34.89 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.62 |
| 5/12 | 15/06/2025 | 77 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:36.18 | 12-6-5 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $7.45 |
| 5/7 | 30/03/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $148,970.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:34.13 | 7-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.10 |
| 6/10 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:27.97 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $10.10 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 4th of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on August 17 over 1609m, 2 len behind Swamp King carrying 54kg at $4.25. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 281 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:36.64 | 3-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.25 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 23 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Biloba with 55kg at $3.80. Can improve and should give a good account.
Last Starts 32 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 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:39.59 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Turfway Park on March 18 over 1710m, 3 len behind Dienekes carrying 57kg at $8.08. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 22 over 1811m, 1.3 len behind Vermelho carrying 57kg at $16.08. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:52.25 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $16.08 |
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | 66 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 57kg | 1:46.69 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.08 |
| 4/5 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:37.46 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $7.70 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 7th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on March 28 over 1811m, 19 len behind Fleek carrying 55.5kg at $11. Second-up ran last of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 23 over 1609m, 11 len behind Biloba with 55kg at $10.70. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 23/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | 1:39.59 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $10.70 |
| 7/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:51.61 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 4th in a small field at Santa Anita on April 2 over 1609m, 3 len behind Memory carrying 54kg at $4.90. Sure to improve with race experience now on board.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | 1:35.98 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 27 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Blind River with 55.5kg at $5.70. Last start ran last of 11 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1710m, 18 len behind Magical Factor with 54.5kg at $6.21. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 11/04/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 10-10-11 | 11 |
| 18.9L | $6.21 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:34.73 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $5.70 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resumes after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Kentucky September 10 over 1609m, 4 len behind Swirling Eights carrying 56kg at $8.60. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Ellis Park Turf August 11 over 1710m, 7 len behind Bite And Strike carrying 56kg at $3.22. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 257 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/09/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:33.84 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.60 |
| 7/10 | 11/08/2025 | 64 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:39.27 | 7-8-7 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $3.22 |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | 1:50.02 | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.28 |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2025 | 56 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | 1:46.88 | 3-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $4.83 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2025 | 496 | MDN 3U | $85,072.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 56.5kg | 1:48.79 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/12 | 28/10/2023 | 49 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:44.98 | 6-8-5 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $7.47 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Turfway Park in the G3 Jeff Ruby Steaks March 21 over 1811m, 19 len behind Fulleffort with 56kg at $38.91. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Turfway Park January 10 over 1207m, 10 len behind Small Town with 54.5kg at $7.56. Can return in winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,091,292.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:49.94 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 19.8L | $38.91 |
| 3/11 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $89.50 |
| 3/12 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:40.95 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.09 |
| 9/12 | 10/01/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:11.82 | 9-10-9 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $7.56 |
| 5/11 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:47.65 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $3.07 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 2 | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:36.59 | 7-7-5 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $22.42 |
Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on May 1 over 1609m, 6 len behind Prepped with 56.5kg at $7.26. At only start last preparation set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Esmark with 53.5kg at $10.69. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 01/05/2026 | 340 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56.5kg | 1:35.85 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $7.26 |
| 2/12 | 26/05/2025 | 176 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:41.07 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $10.69 |
| 9/12 | 01/12/2024 | 58 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:35.40 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $19.17 |
| 3/12 | 04/10/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:37.47 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $25.53 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:37.89 | 5-3-6 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $19.67 |
| 10/11 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $109,063.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 54kg | 1:11.80 | 11-9-10 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $24.41 |