Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
KING CRUSHER (9) produced a good effort when narrowly defeated last time at Ellis Park (Dirt) over 1207m. Great chance to score. JOE JOE DUDE (3) finished a 6 length fifth on dirt at Ellis Park two back. Switched to turf last time at Ellis Park Turf over 1106m and again missed the frame, finishing a 8 length sixth. Strong contender back on the dirt. Worth another chance. TRIXIE BARRY (5) turned in a moderate debut over 1106m at Ellis Park (Dirt) on August 2 when he was safely held in eighth, 15 lengths from the winner. Open to plenty of improvement. Shapes as one to consider. CHASING EM (8) faced the starter for the first time and finished 11th last start at Ellis Park Turf (Turf) over 1106m, beaten 15 lengths. Fitter and with blinkers applied he makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Colonial Downs Inner Turf July 5 over 1006m, 4 len behind Omaha Spirit with 54kg at $8.70. On debut second last of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf May 21 over 1006m, 18 len behind Shining Moment with 54kg at $21.87. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 68 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 | 05/07/2026 | 18 | MDN 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 0:57.37 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.70 |
| 3/6 | 17/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $43,236.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 905m | Fast | Gaddiel A Martinez | 54.5kg | 0:52.80 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 0:56.75 | 9-7-9 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $21.87 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Omaha Beach out of Bauble Queen. Prefer to see him under race conditions.

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 9 over 1106m, 8 len behind Mid American with 54kg at $29.45. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 19 over 1106m, 6 len behind Jack's Back with 54kg at $3.57. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 33 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 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:02.11 | 4-3-6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $29.45 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 2 | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | M | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:06.01 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.57 |
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM 2 | $97,242.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:06.23 | 1-8-8 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $2.94 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 2 | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:52.59 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.89 |
| 6/9 | 23/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:06.00 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $9.13 |
| 5/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SP | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:52.74 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.74 |

Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 6th of 8 at Ellis Park on August 15 over 1207m, 12 len behind Mr Fete carrying 54kg at $9.50. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:13.17 | 8-3-6 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, got back early 8th of 10 at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1106m, 15 len behind Never Sleep carrying 54kg at $28.19. Expecting sharp improvement; definite winning chance.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:05.02 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $28.19 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Army Mule out of Sugar Happy. Maybe later.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Aloha West out of Stirred. Likely to need the run.

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran second last of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 9 over 1106m, 15 len behind Mid American carrying 54kg at $65.35. Should do a lot more than he did on debut.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | 1:02.11 | 9-12-11 | 12 |
| 15.4L | $65.35 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Ellis Park on August 15 over 1207m, nose behind Mr Fete with 54kg at $2.43. The start before that 5th of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 24 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Battlefield Hero carrying 54kg at $5.39. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
Last Starts 27 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 | 15/08/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 2 | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:13.17 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.43 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 13 | MDN OCLM 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:03.03 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $5.39 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 22 | MDN OCLM 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:12.29 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.61 |
| 7/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 0:59.32 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.65 |