Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Claiming
HYPERLINK (4) started at $5.10 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 12 lengths at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) over 1673m. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he deserves another chance. MAGICSTRIKESAGAIN (7) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months and looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1609m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Can pick up where he left off. Can launch this campaign in positive style. TREGETOUR (8) is a six-start maiden who could only manage to finish fourth at his latest appearance over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him. BIG TIME STORY (1) finished 19 lengths away in seventh at his last appearance over 1207m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) on May 2. Should be about the money.
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on May 2 over 1207m, 19 len behind Doublecents with 53kg at $18.40. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Oaklawn Park on April 9 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Palmer Beach carrying 56kg at $7.60. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/05/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 53kg | 1:09.42 | 12-8-7 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $18.40 |
| 3/12 | 09/04/2026 | 54 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,958.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:11.49 | 9-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $7.60 |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.18 | 7-6-8 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $45.00 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last in a small field at Gulfstream Park on February 21 over 1811m, 37 len behind Autobahn with 55.5kg at $11.40. Likely to need this run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:54.69 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 37.8L | $11.40 |
Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1308m, 16 len behind Free Advice with 53.5kg at $74.55. Second-up faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 12 over 1609m, 5 len behind Candy Cane Crain carrying 55.5kg at $105.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 12/05/2026 | 32 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Andres Calleja | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $105.40 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Andres Calleja | 53.5kg | 1:18.64 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $74.55 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Keeneland on April 24 over 1207m, 6 len behind Easy Dial with 53.5kg at $5.11. Second-up 6th of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 19 over 1673m, 12 len behind Bhatia carrying 55.5kg at $5.10. Should be near his top.
Last Starts 18 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 | 19/05/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:41.11 | 3-5-6 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $5.10 |
| 3/6 | 24/04/2026 | 256 | MDN CLM 3U | $112,082.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:11.18 | 1-4-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.11 |
| 3/11 | 11/08/2025 | 60 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:24.96 | 1-4-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $31.43 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:03.32 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $13.40 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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By Sharp Azteca out of Arusha on debut. Purchased for USD $ 25,000 (Keeneland - USA 2024 September Yearling Sale). Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 4th of 9 at this track on May 9 over 1308m, 7 len behind Rochester carrying 53.5kg at $20.91. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:16.55 | 9-8-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $20.91 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct on February 26 over 1609m, 14 len behind Gulfy carrying 55.5kg at $2.46. First up last campaign 8th of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1308m, 13 len behind Mob with 54kg at $45.71. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 100 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 | 26/02/2026 | 95 | MDN CLM 3 | $69,900.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:39.58 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $2.46 |
| 8/12 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:17.34 | 11-9-8 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $45.71 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Circuit Breaker with 53.5kg at $53.59. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 3 len behind Jinxzi carrying 53.5kg at $6.63. Not far away last time. In the mix again.
Last Starts 13 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 | 24/05/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:48.77 | 1-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $53.59 |
| 2/12 | 30/04/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:38.92 | 6-2-2 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $6.63 |
| 5/12 | 12/04/2026 | 86 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:46.72 | 5-8-5 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $25.20 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:48.46 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.34 |
| 7/11 | 05/12/2025 | 59 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:37.34 | 3-8-7 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $28.81 |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $55,046.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:40.81 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.40 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up today. Last run 3rd of 7 at this track on May 7 over 1609m, 5 len behind Pampered Prince carrying 53.5kg at $4.22. At only start last preparation 2nd of 7 at Fairgrounds on February 21 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Damascus Steel with 55.5kg at $11.10. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/05/2026 | 75 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:35.76 | 5-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $4.22 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 92 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.93 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $11.10 |
| 6/9 | 21/11/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Jane Elliott | 54kg | 1:19.69 | 1-6-6 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $7.06 |
| 6/9 | 01/11/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:24.63 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $77.27 |
| 10/12 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:18.17 | 1-10-10 | 10 |
| 13.4L | $52.35 |