Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
SOLAIA (5) has filled a minor placing at both runs to date, the latest when beaten 0.3 lengths into second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Bold showing expected with the blinkers added. LIL TIPSY (4) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing ninth and beaten 8 lengths starting at $3.89. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. SHOT AT PERFECTION (2) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start when she made late ground but found one better over 1207m at Keeneland, beaten 2 lengths. Looks well placed so expect another big run. ANGEL FROM MARIN (3) faced the starter for the first time and finished eighth last start at this track (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten 21 lengths. Improver who can feature in the finish.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 51.5kgs
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First-starter by Astern out of Overt. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Keeneland on April 15 over 1207m, 2 len behind Getting Closer with 53.5kg at $4.75. Before that 4th of 10 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on March 21 over 1673m, 7 len behind Classic Move carrying 55.5kg at $44.10. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 56 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 | 15/04/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $112,082.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:12.05 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.75 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2026 | 50 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:39.51 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $44.10 |
| 8/10 | 30/01/2026 | 48 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Katie Davis | 55.5kg | 1:30.25 | 6-9-8 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $76.60 |
| 5/6 | 13/12/2025 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:37.67 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $11.50 |
| 3/9 | 01/11/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM F 2 | $114,504.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:11.48 | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $35.08 |
| 9/9 | 27/09/2025 | 48 | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:37.31 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $21.09 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 8th of 11 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 21 len behind Movie Night carrying 53.5kg at $35.29. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:09.50 | 11-10-8 | 5 |
| 21.9L | $35.29 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Oaklawn Park on April 2 over 1207m, 6 len behind Feminism with 55.5kg at $5. Last start 9th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1408m, 8 len behind Tanya's Momentum with 53.5kg at $3.89. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 09/05/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $100,559.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:23.01 | 7-12-9 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $3.89 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 203 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:11.28 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/09/2025 | 25 | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:10.12 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $7.89 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 8-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $22.37 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Chasing Sunsets with 53.5kg at $8.87. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Balaclava with 53.5kg at $2.04. Racing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 17 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 | 24/05/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:12.84 | 5-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.04 |
| 2/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:12.51 | 7-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.87 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Vino Rosso out of Barbadolla. Sure to be better for this experience.