Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Claiming
MUNICIPAL (11) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1811m at Gulfstream Park All Weather after being in contention on the corner. Ideally placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. JACK CHARLES (1) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 11 lengths starting at $4.78. Has the ability to put the recent run behind him. VACATIONER (10) finished midfield when resuming from a break last start over 1710m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf), beaten 12 lengths when well in the market. Blinkers applied for the second-up run. Worth including. SAINT SHANCE (2) is back after a break of seven months. At the last run before the layoff he finished fourth over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Rates highly on best form and a bright return wouldn't surprise.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at this track on June 4 over 1106m, 11 len behind Mouqeer with 56kg at $4.78. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1207m, 4 len behind Equilibrium carrying 56kg at $6.99. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside stall.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/06/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:05.48 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $4.78 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:11.23 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $6.99 |
| 5/9 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56.5kg | 1:11.48 | 3-2-5 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $5.06 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track November 19 over 1207m, 3 len behind Aerate with 55.5kg at $7.54. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Ellis Park August 1 over 1408m, 9 len behind Only Phil carrying 54kg at $5.16. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 220 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/11/2025 | 56 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | 1:11.78 | 9-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.54 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,394.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:10.09 | 8-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $6.21 |
| 7/7 | 23/08/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:23.43 | 2-7-7 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $10.57 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2025 | 127 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:24.34 | 4-5-8 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $5.16 |
| 2/10 | 27/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $65,293.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Sophie Doyle | 54.5kg | 1:10.33 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.98 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1710m, 26 len behind Good Sal with 53.5kg at $45.35. The race before that ran second last of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1207m, 20 len behind Equilibrium carrying 53.5kg at $66.51. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 9 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 | 18/06/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:44.47 | 4-9-10 | 5 |
| 26.0L | $45.35 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:11.23 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $66.51 |
| 6/6 | 17/04/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3 | $72,780.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.92 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $21.30 |
| 8/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $53,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:11.35 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $5.40 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when eased back early on 8th of 12 at Turfway Park on December 14 2024 over 1207m, 13 len behind Jimmy Rules carrying 55.5kg at $10.98. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 560 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 14/12/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $123,267.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:09.96 | 12-10-8 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $10.98 |
Jockey: Agustin Gomez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run 9th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 4 over 1710m, 6 len behind Underappreciated with 54.5kg at $46.40. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1207m, 8 len behind Equilibrium with 53.5kg at $52.31. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 23 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 | 04/06/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,262.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:43.08 | 8-9-9 | 11 |
| 6.6L | $46.40 |
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:11.23 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $52.31 |
| 4/5 | 07/05/2026 | 138 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | 1:11.10 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $8.60 |
| 7/9 | 20/12/2025 | 56 | MDN CLM 2 | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:18.17 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $5.01 |
| 9/12 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | 1:50.59 | 4-8-9 | 9 |
| 22.0L | $116.35 |
| 6/12 | 11/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | 1:18.11 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $34.98 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation 7th of 9 at Keeneland on April 22 over 1207m, 16 len behind Editor carrying 53.5kg at $30.14. First up last campaign ran second last of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 9 over 905m, 12 len behind War Spirit carrying 54.5kg at $28.40. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/04/2026 | 225 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 53.5kg | 1:11.48 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $30.14 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 905m | Fast | Mckenna Anderson | 54.5kg | 0:53.43 | 7-8-7 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $28.40 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park All Weather on June 7 over 1811m, 4 len behind Dr Jekyll with 55.5kg at $2.20. The race before that 4th in a small field at Gulfstream Park on May 16 over 1408m, 7 len behind Project Pat with 55.5kg at $4. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $94,840.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:51.69 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $94,972.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:23.65 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/04/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $64,047.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:34.47 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:42.68 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $6.20 |
| 5/9 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:39.11 | 5-6-5 | 9 |
| 23.0L | $5.90 |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:23.35 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $10.70 |