Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
PENALTY BOX (9) is back after a break of six months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1609m at this track. Comes here with definite claims. EMBRY SHOW (1) finished second, beaten 7 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after he was in the firing line on the bend. Nicely placed to play a major role. BANKSY'S (2) made progress last time out, finishing 2.75 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1710m at Oaklawn Park after being prominent at the bend. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TIME TO STRIKE (3) was prominent into the straight last time but was claimed late to finish 10 lengths away in seventh over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Finds the right race and is worth consideration.
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First start 5th of 9 at Santa Anita on March 7 over 1308m, 7 len behind Crude Velocity carrying 55.5kg at $11.50. Returned from break 2nd of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1207m, 7 len behind Deep Flame carrying 53.5kg at $5.27. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 17/05/2026 | 71 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:08.96 | 11-2-2 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $5.27 |
| 5/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:15.30 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $11.50 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on May 1 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Baby Vino with 55.5kg at $3.80. The run before that 5th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on March 28 over 1811m, 6 len behind Fleek with 55.5kg at $2.70. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:43.29 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:51.61 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/11 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:44.83 | 8-6-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:11.01 | 7-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $25.10 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Freshened for 36 days. First-up 4th of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 22 over 1509m, 9 len behind Zakinthos with 55.5kg at $3.20. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at this track on May 2 over 1710m, 10 len behind Powershift with 53.5kg at $27.15. Chance with the aid of an inside barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:41.86 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $27.15 |
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | 224 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:29.71 | 2-5-4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 10/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:45.48 | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $4.55 |
| 4/5 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SP | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:10.31 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $9.70 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1207m, 12 len behind Deep Flame with 53.5kg at $111.50. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:08.96 | 5-8-7 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $111.50 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, in a small field at Hawthorne on May 7 over 1006m, 7 len behind King Of Sheba with 54kg at $6.40. Good effort on debut but this looks a stern test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $41,899.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Bendezu | 54kg | 0:57.93 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $6.40 |
Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after 11 months 6th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 21 over 1207m, 6 len behind Stunning carrying 55.5kg at $67.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at this track on May 23 2025 over 1006m, 5 len behind Spice Runner carrying 54kg at $36.16. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 21/05/2026 | 321 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jj Meza | 55.5kg | 1:10.57 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $67.50 |
| 5/11 | 04/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54kg | 1:04.61 | 1-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $23.36 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | J Riquelme | 54kg | 1:03.32 | 1-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $32.99 |
| 4/5 | 23/05/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Riquelme | 54kg | 0:58.36 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $36.16 |
| 6/7 | 10/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $143,770.00 | Keeneland | 905m | M | J Riquelme | 54kg | 0:52.29 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $46.82 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 8 at Keeneland on October 16 over 1408m, 12 len behind Dr Kapur carrying 54kg at $39.50. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 233 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 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:23.71 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $39.50 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt (Tiz The Law - Georgian Dancer) making his debut. Likely to measure up.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Turfway Park December 3 over 2012m, 5.5 len behind Dawn Dragon carrying 55kg at $2.76. First up last campaign second in a small field at this track October 30 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Original Sin carrying 54.5kg at $2. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 185 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 03/12/2025 | 34 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 2:02.59 | 5-2-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $2.76 |
| 2/6 | 30/10/2025 | 67 | MDN 3U | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:38.70 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 55kg | 1:36.27 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:36.42 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $19.80 |
| 3/8 | 14/06/2025 | 35 | MDN 35 | $93,313.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:22.24 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $8.90 |
| 6/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 53.5kg | 1:14.98 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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He is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Turfway Park January 17 over 1710m, 6 len behind Empire West carrying 54.5kg at $38.10. On debut third of 12 at this track September 26 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Tripp's Promise carrying 54kg at $102.68. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 140 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 | 17/01/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | O Bocachica | 54.5kg | 1:48.10 | 4-7-10 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $38.10 |
| 5/11 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Victor Lebron | 54.5kg | 1:37.34 | 8-6-5 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $10.37 |
| 4/11 | 07/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:45.21 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $58.34 |
| 7/11 | 16/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Victor Lebron | 54kg | 1:23.84 | 9-8-7 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $17.50 |
| 3/12 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Victor Lebron | 54kg | 1:18.17 | 9-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $102.68 |