Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Mdn Special Weight
LET'S BE FRANK (10) is yet to break through after five career starts. Could only manage to finish sixth last time out over 1710m in the G1 American Turf Stakes at this track (Turf) following a minor placing at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) when fresh from a spell the run prior. Won't get too many better chances to open his account. GRAND PREMIERE (4) was prominent on the corner and battled on well to finish second last start over 1609m at Dundalk All Weather, beaten a nose when fresh from a spell as favourite. Finds a tougher race but he has the ability to feature. ROYAL CAUSEWAY (1) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 3.5 lengths when fourth in a 1811m contest at this track four weeks ago after being in contention on the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. BRIDGESONG (6) has been in the betting recently but hasn't managed to break through. Most recently finished 12th over 1609m at this track (Turf), beaten 31 lengths. Strong top-three chance.
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1811m, 3.5 len behind Supercharger with 53.5kg at $10.72. The race before that 4th of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 21 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Classic Tap with 54.5kg at $3.90. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 09/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:46.26 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $10.72 |
| 4/9 | 21/03/2026 | 44 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:43.42 | 9-7-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Good | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:45.05 | 9-1-D2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/01/2026 | 40 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:43.85 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:36.64 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.92 |
| 6/12 | 25/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:50.59 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $22.25 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at this track on May 1 over 1609m, 5 len behind Prepped carrying 53.5kg at $18.25. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Keeneland on October 19 over 1710m, 8 len behind Exosome carrying 54kg at $4.41. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 01/05/2026 | 153 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:35.85 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $18.25 |
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:37.78 | 7-7-9 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $4.82 |
| 3/10 | 19/10/2025 | 45 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SP | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:47.43 | 9-5-3 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $4.41 |
| 2/11 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:21.43 | 7-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $37.85 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Not This Time out of Perhaps. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on November 7 over 1609m, head behind Manton Bay carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Returned from break 2nd of 10 at Dundalk All Weather on April 10 over 1609m, nose behind Golddream with 61kg at $3.80. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 154 | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:40.59 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 2/13 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:39.84 | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 5th of 12 at Churchill Downs on May 2 over 1408m, 13 len behind Prize Pick carrying 53.5kg at $12.69. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:21.79 | 9-5-5 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $12.69 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on May 1 over 1609m, 31 len behind Prepped carrying 53.5kg at $8.32. Before that didn't finish the race at Gulfstream Park March 28 over 1609m. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 01/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:35.85 | 2-12-12 | 1 |
| 31.1L | $8.32 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:38.35 | 6-8-PU | 4 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:25.03 | 4-1-4 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $36.80 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up got back early 9th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 3 over 1609m, 9 len behind Heading with 54.5kg at $108.24. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1811m, 11 len behind Supercharger carrying 53.5kg at $65.42. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 09/05/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | 1:46.26 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $65.42 |
| 9/12 | 03/04/2026 | 159 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:38.54 | 11-10-9 | 12 |
| 9.4L | $108.24 |
| 8/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:45.56 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $69.42 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 10th of 12 at Turfway Park on March 25 over 1308m, 14 len behind Ancient History carrying 53.5kg at $12.15. Last start 2nd of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 12 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Candy Cane Crain carrying 55.5kg at $13. Solid top-three chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 12/05/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 12-6-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:16.35 | 7-10-10 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $12.15 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1811m, 9 len behind Supercharger with 53.5kg at $88.08. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1408m, 15 len behind Final Story with 54.5kg at $41.23. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 09/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:46.26 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $88.08 |
| 6/9 | 19/04/2026 | 37 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Agustin Gomez | 54.5kg | 1:27.22 | 8-5-6 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $41.23 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Agustin Gomez | 53.5kg | 1:10.98 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $27.65 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on March 20 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Call Me Cory with 53.5kg at $2. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at this track in the G1 American Turf Stakes on May 2 over 1710m, 10 len behind Stark Contrast with 55.5kg at $24.49. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 02/05/2026 | 43 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:40.31 | 13-7-6 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $24.49 |
| 2/6 | 20/03/2026 | 140 | MDN 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | 1:34.15 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 11/14 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:34.93 | 12-14-11 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $29.20 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 2 | $305,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:42.63 | 6-7-3 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $8.40 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Katie Davis | 54kg | 1:09.66 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $24.33 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 3rd of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on April 10 over 1673m, 1.5 len behind Zephyros carrying 54.5kg at $5.80. Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1811m, 9 len behind Supercharger with 53.5kg at $5.15. Solid claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 09/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:46.26 | 11-8-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $5.15 |
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $98,981.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | 1:41.42 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $5.80 |
Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 41 days. Resuming 4th of 11 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1710m, 7 len behind Magical Factor carrying 54.5kg at $45.59. Last start second last of 8 at Churchill Downs on April 26 over 2012m, 15 len behind Tiernanogue with 53.5kg at $39.26. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 2:01.41 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $39.26 |
| 4/11 | 11/04/2026 | 111 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $45.59 |
| 6/11 | 21/12/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | 1:44.80 | 11-8-6 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $22.53 |
| 5/12 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | 1:45.43 | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $76.39 |
| 8/12 | 25/10/2025 | 58 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:49.97 | 7-9-8 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $15.75 |
| 6/11 | 28/08/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:35.90 | 9-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $15.66 |