Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
EZ CONNECT (2) did a fair job on debut last time out, finishing 3 lengths from the winner in third over 1609m at Keeneland Turf (Turf). Likely improver who is expected to be in the finish. EAT HAY RUN (4) returned last time with a solid second at Keeneland Turf (Turf) over 1609m after being prominent at the turn. Nicely placed to go one better. FREGATA (1) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1006m at this track (Turf), beaten a nose. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at this track on May 8 over 1006m, nose behind Victor Valley with 53.5kg at $14.43. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1609m, 14 len behind Infinite Sky with 54kg at $10.42. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 83 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | V Carrasco | 53.5kg | 0:56.66 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $14.43 |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:03.22 | 8-7-8 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $54.30 |
| 6/12 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:03.52 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $20.10 |
| 5/12 | 20/12/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:04.15 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $21.10 |
| 6/12 | 21/11/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:03.69 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/10/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:12.34 | 2-9-8 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $56.83 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 3rd of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 12 over 1609m, 3 len behind How About Now carrying 54.5kg at $11.04. Well placed to get off the mark this time.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:36.81 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $11.04 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 1 over 1408m, 8 len behind Passerine with 53.5kg at $3.11. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs on March 27 over 1408m, 2 len behind Sorokin carrying 54kg at $1.40. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 01/05/2026 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:22.82 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $3.11 |
| 2/6 | 27/03/2026 | 61 | MDN F 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:22.86 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:30.05 | 3-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. Promising on debut ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 7 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Tam Tam with 55.5kg at $34.90. Went for a break before returning held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 12 over 1609m, 2 len behind Use Me with 54.5kg at $5.56. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 60 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 | 12/04/2026 | 64 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:38.25 | 4-1-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $5.56 |
| 2/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 55.5kg | 1:35.11 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $34.90 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Kentucky August 31 over 1408m, 6 len behind My Stubborn Lassie carrying 54kg at $5.02. On debut second of 7 at Aqueduct Turf June 12 over 1207m, 3 len behind Nonna's Love with 54kg at $4.40. Major upset if she won.
Last Starts 284 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 | 31/08/2025 | 37 | MDN F 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | 1:22.82 | 10-3-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $5.02 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:36.56 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $132,193.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:08.34 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Was at long odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 16 over 1207m, 21 len behind Movie Night with 53.5kg at $36.68. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:09.50 | 7-7-9 | 1 |
| 22.0L | $36.68 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
She is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Turfway Park March 7 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind South Philly Slide with 54.5kg at $7.17. On debut ninth of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf February 7 over 1609m, 7 len behind Tam Tam carrying 55.5kg at $39.20. Major upset if she won.
Last Starts 96 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 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:40.31 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.17 |
| 9/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 55.5kg | 1:35.11 | 8-10-9 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $39.20 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 12 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 21 over 1609m, 8 len behind Good Family with 54.5kg at $6.10. Looking to others.
Last Starts 82 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 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:37.24 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Resuming settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on March 21 over 1673m, 14 len behind Classic Move with 55.5kg at $2.20. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Honfleur with 53.5kg at $5.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 42 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 | 30/04/2026 | 40 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:42.68 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.80 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | 203 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:39.51 | 9-6-7 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2025 | 16 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $125,720.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:41.93 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 14/08/2025 | 48 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:24.38 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/13 | 27/06/2025 | 33 | MDN F 2 | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:26.43 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/13 | 25/05/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:11.42 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.75 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Keeneland Turf on April 17 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind She Wants War carrying 53.5kg at $14.81. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on May 8 over 1006m, 1.4 len behind Victor Valley with 53.5kg at $5.31. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 0:56.66 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $5.31 |
| 3/11 | 17/04/2026 | 237 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:04.15 | 11-9-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $14.81 |
| 3/12 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $68,217.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:04.55 | 8-9-3 | 11 |
| 0.6L | $30.78 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 16 over 1207m, 11 len behind Movie Night with 53.5kg at $13.80. Before that 4th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 16 over 1106m, 4 len behind Lucy Mcgee carrying 53.5kg at $3.54. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 16/05/2026 | 30 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:09.50 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $13.80 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | 33 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:03.64 | 9-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $3.54 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 0:56.78 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $6.60 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 60-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf on April 12 over 1710m, 10 len behind Mia Familia with 55.5kg at $6. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 26 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind East Jabip with 55.5kg at $13.20. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 60 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 | 12/04/2026 | 45 | MDN F 3 | $98,981.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:41.28 | 8-11-10 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/02/2026 | 33 | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:35.77 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $13.20 |
| 6/10 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:09.84 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $38.30 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 12 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind How About Now carrying 54.5kg at $19.63. Second-up 6th of 11 at this track on May 10 over 1811m, 5 len behind Tulip with 53.5kg at $4.31. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 10/05/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:48.49 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $4.31 |
| 4/10 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:36.81 | 9-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $19.63 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Turfway Park December 10 over 1207m, 14 len behind Gracie's Delight carrying 54kg at $24.36. On debut ran last of 8 at Ellis Park August 10 over 1408m, 30 len behind Best Friend carrying 54kg at $39.55. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 10/12/2025 | 60 | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:11.55 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $24.36 |
| 9/11 | 11/10/2025 | 37 | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:03.17 | 3-11-9 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $64.49 |
| 12/12 | 04/09/2025 | 25 | MDN F 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:34.74 | 6-12-12 | 12 |
| 23.5L | $36.66 |
| 8/8 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:23.81 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 30.8L | $39.55 |