Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
LUNAR LOOP (7) has filled a minor placing at both runs to date, the latest when beaten 7 lengths into third over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Has upside and expected to go well. KOPIANA (5) showed good early speed last start over today's journey at this track (Dirt) before finishing second, beaten 1.3 lengths. Finds a tougher race but a big run is on the cards. IN FOR A SPIN (3) stuck on well last start to finish third over 1609m at this track (Dirt) after showing good early speed. Ready to go a couple better. SPILL THE SUGAR (4) has started twice, missing the frame on debut then doing a better job to finish third last time, beaten 3 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Further improvement to come.
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Freshened for 56 days. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1207m, 6 len behind Chasing Sunsets with 53.5kg at $3.87. At only start last preparation 5th of 12 at Turfway Park on January 1 over 1609m, 4 len behind Royal Reign carrying 54.5kg at $7.15. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 19/04/2026 | 108 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:12.51 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $3.87 |
| 5/12 | 01/01/2026 | 88 | MDN F 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:40.31 | 4-1-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $7.15 |
| 7/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:11.54 | 2-6-7 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $16.19 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 58-day let-up. First-up after six months ran last of 8 at Keeneland on April 17 over 1408m, 45 len behind Weetamoo with 54.5kg at $15.05. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on September 17 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Scot's Law carrying 54kg at $8.89. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 177 | MDN F 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:24.38 | 5-7-8 | 2 |
| 45.8L | $15.05 |
| 2/10 | 22/10/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:48.37 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.63 |
| 2/11 | 17/09/2025 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:11.09 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.89 |
| 3/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.62 |
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on June 3 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Full Dolly carrying 56.5kg at $19.93. Before that ran second last of 7 at this track on May 15 over 1710m, 21 len behind Buckeye Bombshell carrying 56.5kg at $5.56. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 03/06/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | V Carrasco | 56.5kg | 1:36.83 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $19.93 |
| 6/7 | 15/05/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:46.89 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $5.56 |
| 3/6 | 15/04/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $112,082.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:12.05 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $18.17 |
| 3/7 | 18/03/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:12.55 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.17 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | 484 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:19.36 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $8.60 |
| 5/11 | 18/10/2024 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:29.37 | 1-3-5 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $45.65 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 4th in a small field at Lone Star Park on April 18 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Dig Baby Dig with 55.5kg at $9. Second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1207m, 3 len behind Balaclava with 53.5kg at $33.19. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 21 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 | 24/05/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:12.84 | 8-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $33.19 |
| 4/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $48,035.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | SP | Jose L Alvarez | 55.5kg | 1:19.49 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1408m, 1.3 len behind Galatina with 53.5kg at $17.85. Before that ran second last of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 23 len behind Fresh Out carrying 53.5kg at $6.45. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 24 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 | 21/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $67,039.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:25.77 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $17.85 |
| 7/8 | 30/04/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:39.13 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 23.4L | $6.45 |
| 5/12 | 03/04/2026 | 154 | MDN CLM F 3 | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:13.94 | 7-2-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 9/11 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:24.23 | 8-7-9 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $31.59 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 29 over 1609m, 31 len behind Raconteuse carrying 56.5kg at $16.63. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 4 len behind Fresh Out with 57kg at $11.62. This looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 29/05/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56.5kg | 1:35.45 | 5-11-11 | 7 |
| 31.1L | $16.63 |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 57kg | 1:39.13 | 8-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $11.62 |
| 4/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:12.55 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $6.46 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 3rd of 8 at Keeneland on April 17 over 1408m, 11 len behind Weetamoo carrying 54.5kg at $7.62. Second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on May 23 over 1609m, 7 len behind Plaza Cue carrying 53.5kg at $3.11. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/05/2026 | 36 | MDN FM 3U | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:38.77 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $3.11 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:24.38 | 8-3-3 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $7.62 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Good Magic out of Magical Kiss. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 5th of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 29 over 1609m, 7 len behind Raconteuse carrying 53.5kg at $38.51. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on May 7 over 1207m, 6 len behind Llamp with 53.5kg at $10.07. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 29/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:35.45 | 11-5-5 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $38.51 |
| 2/9 | 07/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:10.61 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $10.07 |
| 2/12 | 09/04/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | 1:25.89 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $83.50 |
| 6/7 | 12/03/2026 | 29 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $77,247.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Good | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | 1:26.23 | 3-7-6 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $49.30 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 52kg | 1:14.45 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $24.56 |
| 5/12 | 03/01/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM F 3 | $34,380.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:20.72 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $21.07 |