Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
ZAP D'ETAT (7) is still a maiden after 14 starts. Could only manage to finish ninth last time out over 1006m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) following a minor placing at Keeneland Turf (Turf) over 1106m the run prior. Won't get too many better chances to open his account. BIG JAKE (2) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1408m at this track (Dirt) when third, beaten 6 lengths. Nicely drawn so he will prove tough to beat. FIND NO FAULT (8) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when second over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Likely to push forward and race on the pace. One to consider. ROYAL CRESCENT (1) is racing well including a last start fourth over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt). Don't underestimate.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Keeneland on April 9 over 1710m, 6 len behind Fourth Dimension with 54.5kg at $3.36. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park on February 28 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Steel with 55.5kg at $5.80. Nice draw and worth thought.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/04/2026 | 40 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:45.84 | 6-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $3.36 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:39.40 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.80 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $19.30 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on May 2 over 1408m, 6 len behind Prize Pick carrying 53.5kg at $2.41. Can build upon that bright start to his career.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:21.79 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $2.41 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 7 len behind Not To Worry with 54.5kg at $9.60. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1408m, 6 len behind Final Story with 54.5kg at $14.25. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 48 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 | 19/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:27.22 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $14.25 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:09.57 | 9-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $9.60 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1207m, 13 len behind Deep Flame with 53.5kg at $54.84. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:08.96 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $54.84 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Oaklawn Park March 1 over 1710m, 5 len behind Gethsemane with 55.5kg at $30.60. On debut third of 7 at this track November 9 over 1710m, 7 len behind Large Risk with 54kg at $8.81. May need more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:44.83 | 1-2-8 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $30.60 |
| 6/11 | 06/02/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:46.91 | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $10.40 |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:46.24 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $16.40 |
| 3/7 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:46.71 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $8.81 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Maclean's Music out of Mrs Norris. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 7 over 1006m, 7 len behind Gypsy Art carrying 56kg at $23.29. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Keeneland Turf on April 15 over 1106m, 5 len behind Rose Ruler carrying 56.5kg at $10.43. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 | 07/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 0:56.09 | 6-10-9 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $23.29 |
| 3/6 | 15/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Alexis Achard | 56.5kg | 1:03.29 | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.43 |
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 57kg | 1:46.69 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $13.85 |
| 3/9 | 13/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56.5kg | 1:12.30 | 2-6-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $42.45 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 4U | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:17.72 | 4-11-11 | 11 |
| 9.6L | $23.59 |
| 6/12 | 06/12/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 55.5kg | 1:10.24 | 8-11-6 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $16.49 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on March 29 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Wyatt's World with 55.5kg at $4.30. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on May 2 over 1408m, 4 len behind Prize Pick carrying 53.5kg at $7.01. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 02/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:21.79 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $7.01 |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:10.78 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 4th of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1207m, 9 len behind Deep Flame carrying 53.5kg at $39.95. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:08.96 | 7-5-4 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $39.95 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Gun Runner out of Starship Warpspeed having his first start. Purchased for USD $ 800,000 (Keeneland - USA 2024 September Yearling Sale). A bold showing is on the cards.
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Turfway Park March 21 over 1609m, 8 len behind Celtic Flame carrying 54.5kg at $6.54. Previously first up; second of 11 at this track November 30 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Student Regent carrying 54kg at $4.03. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 77 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 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:39.33 | 6-4-6 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $6.54 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:40.05 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.68 |
| 4/12 | 14/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:40.95 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.86 |
| 5/12 | 03/01/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:40.50 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $28.51 |
| 2/11 | 30/11/2025 | 87 | MDN CLM 2 | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:46.59 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.03 |
| 6/11 | 04/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:21.43 | 4-3-6 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $7.06 |