Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
FAST GUN (5) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing third last time when she was handy all the way over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Likely improver with strong prospects. CURLIN'S CHARM (1) settled towards the back last start on debut then pushed forward and boxed on well to finish second over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Has the inside gate which is a big tick and is worth following up. EPISIST (6) is yet to break through in five runs. Finished fourth at her last appearance over 1811m at this track (Dirt) on May 29. Solid top-three chance on her best figures. BODACIOUS BAY (8) is progressing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track (Dirt) over 1609m. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind Couplet with 53.5kg at $6.94. Well placed to get off the mark this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:23.42 | 8-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.94 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 4th of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1609m, 8 len behind In Scope with 53.5kg at $8.12. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.55 | 10-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $8.12 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind In Scope with 53.5kg at $20.43. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Keeneland on April 18 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind Be The Light carrying 54.5kg at $6.27. Best form should see her measure right up.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 22/05/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:36.55 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $20.43 |
| 2/10 | 18/04/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:28.47 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.27 |
| 4/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.78 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $22.20 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on May 29 over 1811m, 7 len behind Tap To Open with 56.5kg at $22.26. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on May 1 over 1710m, 12 len behind Soaring High carrying 56.5kg at $6.87. Nicely placed to make amends.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/05/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56.5kg | 1:50.76 | 8-4-4 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $22.26 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:43.40 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $6.87 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | 106 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:45.09 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.90 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | 275 | MDN FM 3U | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | 1:38.38 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $16.60 |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $83,467.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:44.72 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 35.3L | $24.30 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at Keeneland on April 8 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Answered Prayers with 54.5kg at $4.25. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1609m, 17 len behind In Scope with 53.5kg at $17.22. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 36 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 | 22/05/2026 | 44 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:36.55 | 11-8-8 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $17.22 |
| 2/8 | 08/04/2026 | 140 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:45.99 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.25 |
| 6/9 | 19/11/2025 | 32 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:38.85 | 2-5-6 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $3.99 |
| 4/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:12.20 | 9-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 26 over 1207m, 2 len behind Bet The Gray carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. Second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind In Scope with 53.5kg at $10.71. This race is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 36 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 | 22/05/2026 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:36.55 | 8-2-2 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $10.71 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:10.78 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Yaupon out of Havana Dream. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 12 over 1609m, 5 len behind Use Me carrying 54.5kg at $14.98. First up last campaign eased back early on 7th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 26 over 1106m, 11 len behind Z Z's with 54kg at $38.76. May need more time.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/04/2026 | 219 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:38.25 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $14.98 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2025 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:37.32 | 7-6-4 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $23.10 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:01.87 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $38.76 |