Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
MANDY'S MAN CAN (11) appeals on recent 1408m form, having led and stuck on for 3rd at Keeneland, beaten 2.3L. ROYAL SAPPHIRE (10) brings a solid Churchill Downs sprint effort, finishing 5th over 1207m, beaten 9L, and was 3rd here over 1308m last season. HELLACIOUS (7) has multiple recent sprint placings, including 3rd at Turfway over 1207m, beaten 3L, and can be competitive up in trip. POWER AURA (2) showed some improvement when 4th here over 1408m last start, beaten 8.3L.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 5th of 7 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 1 May, beaten 11.8L from barrier 1 with 55.5kg. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1609m on 4 Apr in Maiden Claiming, beaten 2L after making the lead late. Blinkers on and drops 2kg to 53.5kg with Rafael Bejarano up for Randy L. Morse. Can feature with improvement at this distance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:43.29 | 3-6-5 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $13.90 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3 | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:40.91 | 9-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | MDN OCLM 3 | $91,292.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:44.56 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Renzo Rojas | 55.5kg | 1:46.52 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $12.90 |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Renzo Rojas | 55.5kg | 1:45.87 | 8-4-3 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Renzo Rojas | 54.5kg | 1:25.10 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $15.50 |
Jockey: Andres Calleja
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back to 1408m third-up last start and finished 4th at Churchill Downs on 10 May, beaten 8.3L in a Maiden Claiming 73 after settling midfield. Prior runs were 6th at Keeneland over 1207m and 5th at Gulfstream Park, both beaten a long way. Draws barrier 2 and carries 53.5kg for Andres Calleja for the new stable of Marcelino Salas. Needs to lift to figure but can improve from the gate.
Last Starts 19 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 | 10/05/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:24.55 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $7.52 |
| 6/9 | 22/04/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:11.48 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $20.76 |
| 5/6 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | 1:10.78 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $10.90 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:39.40 | 8-5-9 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $22.10 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 307 days. Best recent run was 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 30 Apr, beaten 0.5L in Maiden Claiming 66 at $4.20 after racing on speed. Subsequently finished 6th at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 25 Jun in Maiden Claiming 75 at $7.50, then 6th at Ellis Park over 1308m on 26 Jul, both well beaten. Draws barrier 3 for Gustavo Esquivel with Adam Beschizza; can feature with improvement fresh.
Last Starts 307 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/07/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,783.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:17.75 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $9.05 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2025 | 56 | MDN CLM 3U | $74,650.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:36.36 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $7.92 |
| 2/9 | 30/04/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $55,911.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:11.08 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.17 |
| 11/12 | 08/04/2025 | 24 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:45.79 | 3-11-11 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $33.40 |
| 5/6 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $148,970.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:09.57 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $7.40 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 34-day break after a 5th at Oaklawn Park over 1609m on 25 Apr, beaten 7.8L after leading early with 56.5kg. Prior Churchill Downs run over 1408m on 28 Sep produced 10th of 10 at $13. Blinkers go on, drops 0.5kg, and reunites with Abel Cedillo for Donnie K. Von Hemel from barrier 4. Can improve with a softer trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/04/2026 | 209 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,224.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Good | L Quinonez | 56.5kg | 1:38.94 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $21.30 |
| 10/10 | 28/09/2025 | 133 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,156.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:23.98 | 7-10-10 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $16.82 |
| 5/6 | 18/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $53,906.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Fast | G Corbett | 56.5kg | 1:39.00 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $3.80 |
| 9/11 | 27/04/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $95,847.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | 1:11.97 | 3-9-9 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $5.30 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $63,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | 1:11.29 | 2-4-D3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/03/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,308.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | 1:47.65 | 3-4-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.80 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 19-day turnaround after finishing 7th at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 10 May, beaten 10L on fast ground with 56kg. Prior run was 8th of 8 in a Keeneland Maiden Special Weight over 1207m on 10 Apr, beaten 14.8L. Best finish was 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 30 Nov, beaten 1.9L in Maiden Claiming. Can improve back at Churchill Downs with Gabriel Saez up.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 10/05/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,559.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:23.12 | 7-7-7 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $33.66 |
| 8/8 | 10/04/2026 | 113 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:11.38 | 6-5-8 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $9.02 |
| 7/11 | 18/12/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:43.89 | 11-7-7 | 11 |
| 11.4L | $10.09 |
| 3/8 | 30/11/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $105,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:44.47 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $10.43 |
| 5/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:38.70 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $18.00 |
Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 9th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 12 May, beaten 9L with 55.5kg on GD. Best run was two back when 3rd at Laurel Park over 1710m on 12 Apr, beaten 5.5L on FM after racing handy. Now with Jerry Dixon, Jr., draws barrier 6 with Assael Espinoza and carries 53.5kg; blinkers go on. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/05/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 6-9-9 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $15.10 |
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $69,956.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 53kg | 1:42.42 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $20.60 |
| 5/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $67,416.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:40.39 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $8.91 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up now after a 6th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 30 Apr, beaten 10.3L in Maiden Claiming 83 after settling back. Prior run was sound, 3rd of 7 at Turfway Park over 1207m on 20 Mar, beaten 3L at $8.50. Also ran 3rd at Turfway over 1308m on 17 Jan, beaten 1.3L at $4.20. Consistent placegetter who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 30/04/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:10.13 | 7-9-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $29.36 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 62 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 56.5kg | 1:11.70 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.06 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 4U | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:20.32 | 9-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.07 |
| 5/9 | 17/12/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:10.48 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.45 |
| 2/10 | 13/11/2025 | 54 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,389.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:10.89 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.02 |
| 9/9 | 20/09/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:34.51 | 3-9-9 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $8.53 |
Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after a 9th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 29 Apr, beaten 15.6L in Maiden Claiming with 57kg. Prior runs at Turfway Park were 6th over 1308m on 25 Mar at $41 and 6th over 1207m on 13 Mar at $34. Blinkers go on; carries 56kg with Joseph C. Bealmear for Brian D. Michael. Needs to lift but can improve with the gear change.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 29/04/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Andres Calleja | 57kg | 1:42.58 | 8-10-9 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $68.62 |
| 6/12 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Andres Calleja | 56.5kg | 1:16.35 | 1-7-6 | 12 |
| 8.9L | $76.69 |
| 6/8 | 13/03/2026 | 271 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Andres Calleja | 56.5kg | 1:10.98 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $38.36 |
| 8/12 | 15/06/2025 | 38 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Andres Calleja | 56.5kg | 1:36.18 | 7-9-8 | 11 |
| 14.5L | $78.66 |
| 6/10 | 08/05/2025 | 315 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Andres Calleja | 56kg | 0:55.93 | 5-10-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $79.50 |
| 10/12 | 27/06/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $181,269.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Good | Joseph C Bealmear | 50.5kg | 1:03.99 | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 15.9L | $70.39 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after debuting at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 30 Apr, finishing 8th of 10, beaten 14.8L on a fast track. Settled midfield throughout there and carried 53.5kg for Michelle Lovell. Danny Sheehy takes over from Axel Concepcion and barrier shifts from 3 to 9. Can improve with added experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:10.13 | 2-7-8 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $24.21 |
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up 29 days after finishing 5th at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 30 Apr, beaten 9L on fast going with 49.2kg after settling midfield. Best run was debut 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1308m on 21 Nov (Heavy), beaten 3.6L at $34 after racing on speed. Carries 51.5kg and draws barrier 10 for Summer Pauly for Ed Moger Jr, with a slight rise in trip. Can improve and has place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 30/04/2026 | 160 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | 1:10.13 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $8.64 |
| 3/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Samuel E Bermudez | 54kg | 1:19.69 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $31.07 |
Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up off a 49-day break after a solid 3rd at Keeneland over 1408m on 10 Apr, led throughout and was beaten 2.3L in Maiden Claiming (56.5kg). Earlier form includes a 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 19 Nov on MY, beaten 1.5L after leading. Blinkers go on and carries 56kg from barrier 11 for Paulo H. Lobo with Evin A. Roman up. Can feature with a clean jump and measured tempo.
Last Starts 49 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 | 10/04/2026 | 83 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | 1:25.48 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 8/12 | 17/01/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 4U | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:20.32 | 6-1-8 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $15.34 |
| 8/9 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:10.48 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | 62 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:11.78 | 7-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.37 |
| 7/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 0:56.49 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $5.60 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 196 days and adds blinkers. Last start 8th of 9 at Churchill Downs over 1308m on 14 Nov, beaten 20.9L in Maiden Claiming 74 at $4.75 after settling 3rd early. Draws wider in barrier 12 with Irad Ortiz Jr. up and carries 53.5kg. Can improve with the gear change and freshen.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:18.19 | 5-8-8 | 7 |
| 20.9L | $4.90 |