Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Mdn Special Weight
ABOUT FACE (2) finished fourth on debut then improved last start but found one better over 1710m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SWERVE (11) was in contention all the way and fought on for second last start over 1811m at this track (Turf), making it three minor placings in a row. Will need a good ride from Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr off the awkward draw. Likely improver with strong prospects. MELODY MAN (6) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fourth, beaten 4 lengths, over 1006m at Gulfstream Park All Weather (Synthetic). Well placed and expected to feature. FUZZBUSTER (7) was prominent at the corner and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1106m at this track (Turf), beaten 2 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 4th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on February 19 over 1207m, 7 len behind Violence In Red with 55kg at $8.10. Returned from break settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Keeneland on April 24 over 1207m, 10 len behind Gun Range with 54.5kg at $6.10. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.71 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $6.10 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:10.57 | 7-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $8.10 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 23 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Biloba carrying 55kg at $3.80. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Siyouincanada with 53.5kg at $10.12. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
Last Starts 31 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 | 25/05/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:41.71 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $10.12 |
| 4/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:39.59 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 2nd of 12 at this track on November 30 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Arbiter with 54kg at $49.90. Likely to be up for this.
Last Starts 207 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 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 0:57.67 | 12-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $49.90 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 4th of 7 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 7 over 1609m, 7 len behind Teddy's Rocket with 54kg at $4.85. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 322 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 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:35.92 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.85 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Kentucky August 31 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Password with 54kg at $4.51. On debut fifth of 10 at Ellis Park Turf July 21 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Gloves Off with 54kg at $4.69. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 298 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 | 31/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:35.23 | 11-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.51 |
| 5/10 | 21/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:40.74 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $4.69 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at Gulfstream Park All Weather on May 3 over 1006m, 4 len behind Playful Pal with 57kg at $2.50. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 12 over 1509m, 0.3 len behind Caracas carrying 57kg at $5.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/05/2026 | 52 | MDN 3U | $94,972.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 57kg | 0:56.71 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 34 | MDN OCLM 3U | $70,225.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:27.83 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 55 | MDN OCLM 4U | $71,327.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 0:56.57 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 13/12/2025 | 289 | MDN OCLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 0:56.36 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3 | $70,853.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:34.17 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |
| 7/11 | 18/01/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | 1:42.62 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $27.20 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1106m, 2 len behind Stormtown with 53.5kg at $2.88. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Churchill Downs on September 12 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Cabourg carrying 54kg at $5.33. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/06/2026 | 197 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:01.18 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.88 |
| 3/11 | 20/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 10-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $5.21 |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:23.71 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.78 |
| 2/12 | 12/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:10.90 | 4-7-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.33 |
| 3/12 | 22/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:10.61 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $11.27 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start. First start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 22 over 1509m, 6 len behind Sheriff Bart with 55.5kg at $15.50. Went for a break before returning ran last of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1006m, 9 len behind Gypsy Art carrying 53.5kg at $4.78. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 74 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 0:56.09 | 5-8-10 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $4.78 |
| 7/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:27.91 | 3-3-7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $15.50 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 4 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Mouqeer with 51.5kg at $2.42. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 15 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Taterpie with 53.5kg at $11.53. Wide draw a test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/06/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 51.5kg | 1:05.48 | 3-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.42 |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:03.47 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.53 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 0:57.97 | 8-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $3.44 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 7 over 1408m, 1.3 len behind Penalty Box with 53.5kg at $5.31. Before that 2nd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on May 1 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Baby Vino with 55.5kg at $3.80. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 18 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 | 07/06/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:21.78 | 8-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.31 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:43.29 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:51.61 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/11 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:44.83 | 8-6-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:11.01 | 7-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $25.10 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1811m, 1.75 len behind Supercharger with 53.5kg at $28.49. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 21 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Classic Tap carrying 54.5kg at $35.10. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
Last Starts 47 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 | 09/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:46.26 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $28.49 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | 32 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.42 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $35.10 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.56 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $19.60 |
| 6/8 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $49.10 |
| 12/12 | 20/12/2025 | 133 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 2-12-12 | 2 |
| 45.3L | $83.40 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:19.90 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $11.90 |