Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
AMERICAN DEBUTANTE (2) returned last time with a solid third at this track (Turf) over 1811m. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. EMERALD SPUN (11) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing second last time when she was always up in the leading division over 1811m at this track (Turf). Looks well placed so expect another big run. SNEAKILY (7) is back from a spell of ten months. Debuted with a second, beaten 2.25 lengths, over 1609m at Ellis Park Turf at her only appearance to date. One of the better chances. PASEO (3) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1609m at Gulfstream Park. Definite top-three chance.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1710m, 4 len behind Honfleur with 57kg at $6.88. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on April 5 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Lubie's Music carrying 57kg at $5.60. This is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 37 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 | 30/04/2026 | 25 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 57kg | 1:42.68 | 1-5-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $6.88 |
| 2/9 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 35 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:35.49 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 |
| 3/8 | 08/03/2026 | 388 | MDN FM 35 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:35.03 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.60 |
| 2/12 | 13/02/2025 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:34.54 | 11-5-2 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $26.90 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2025 | 46 | MDN CLM F 3 | $77,419.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:41.65 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $9.20 |
| 10/12 | 23/11/2024 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $98,935.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 53.5kg | 1:41.42 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $12.90 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 11 at this track on May 10 over 1811m, 3 len behind Tulip with 56.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Saratoga Turf on August 3 over 1710m, 2 len behind Cliffs with 53.5kg at $3.55. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 10/05/2026 | 233 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56.5kg | 1:48.49 | 11-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/09/2025 | 47 | MDN FM 3U | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 2:21.08 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.74 |
| 3/6 | 03/08/2025 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:40.91 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.55 |
| 3/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 53.5kg | 1:33.41 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $3.37 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Filly back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf March 1 over 1811m, a 0.3 lengths behind Candy Rockette with 55.5kg at $4.30. First up last campaign third of 8 at Gulfstream Park January 23 over 1609m, 7 len behind She Be Smooth with 55.5kg at $5.80. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | 37 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Edgar Perez | 55.5kg | 1:47.63 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:36.59 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.80 |
| 8/12 | 14/11/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:36.92 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $9.40 |
| 4/12 | 23/10/2025 | 56 | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:37.07 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $5.96 |
| 7/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 6-9-7 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $29.80 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 3rd of 12 at this track on October 26 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Indigo Woods with 54kg at $22.40. Prefer others.
Last Starts 223 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 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:43.48 | 12-5-3 | 12 |
| 1.9L | $22.40 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Turfway Park February 25 over 1609m, 21 len behind Rhythm Lady with 54.5kg at $16.13. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Turfway Park February 12 over 1609m, 13 len behind Mother Green carrying 54.5kg at $19.08. Will need this run.
Last Starts 101 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 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $68,474.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 54.5kg | 1:41.51 | 10-8-6 | 8 |
| 21.5L | $16.13 |
| 6/12 | 12/02/2026 | 71 | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:40.71 | 10-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $19.08 |
| 5/12 | 03/12/2025 | 38 | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54kg | 1:37.63 | 12-8-5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $19.29 |
| 9/12 | 26/10/2025 | 59 | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jane Elliott | 54kg | 1:43.48 | 11-10-9 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $39.95 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:37.14 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $16.30 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start. First start second last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on February 28 over 1609m, 7 len behind Red Cherry with 55.5kg at $12.40. Returned from break 7th of 11 at this track on May 10 over 1811m, 6 len behind Tulip carrying 53.5kg at $32.34. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/05/2026 | 71 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:48.49 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $32.34 |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | 1:35.07 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $12.40 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 2nd of 7 at Ellis Park Turf on August 18 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Hot And Dangerous carrying 54kg at $8.59. Definite winning hope.
Last Starts 292 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 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:36.60 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.59 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Gulfstream Park All Weather January 18 over 1710m, 4 len behind Spicy Princess carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. On debut seventh of 12 at Kentucky September 4 over 1609m, 6 len behind Imaginationthelady with 54kg at $14.98. Others rate better.
Last Starts 139 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 | 18/01/2026 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:42.53 | 1-8-7 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $5.90 |
| 4/10 | 07/12/2025 | 44 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:36.95 | 8-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/12 | 24/10/2025 | 50 | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:48.92 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $13.18 |
| 7/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:34.74 | 11-9-7 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $14.98 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Justify out of Mercilla. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Turfway Park March 6 over 2012m, 7 len behind Smokin Hot Blonde with 57kg at $4.03. Previously first up; third of 7 at Turfway Park February 12 over 1811m, 13 len behind Worry Be Gone carrying 57kg at $21.40. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | MDN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 57kg | 2:06.42 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.03 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 95 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $21.40 |
| 9/9 | 09/11/2025 | 31 | MDN FM 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Chase Miller | 56kg | 1:16.67 | 2-9-9 | 3 |
| 22.6L | $19.89 |
| 6/12 | 09/10/2025 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Chase Miller | 56kg | 1:50.38 | 12-9-6 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $29.78 |
| 5/12 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Chase Miller | 56kg | 1:14.54 | 12-8-5 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $99.55 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on May 10 over 1811m, 1.3 len behind Tulip carrying 53.5kg at $10.78. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Keeneland on April 8 over 1710m, 10 len behind Answered Prayers with 54.5kg at $5.63. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/05/2026 | 32 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:48.49 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $10.78 |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | 41 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.99 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $5.63 |
| 5/12 | 26/02/2026 | 49 | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54.5kg | 1:41.08 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $5.27 |
| 3/12 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54.5kg | 1:11.12 | 9-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $12.39 |