Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Claiming
PATRON SILVER (9) is a six-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 3.5 lengths when fifth over 1710m at Colonial Downs Turf (Turf). Fitter and capable of taking this out. LIGHTNING RUN (3) has not raced since her debut on July 6 over 1609m at Ellis Park Turf (Dirt) when she finished sixth, beaten 8 lengths. Likely improver and worth following up. RISKY WAVE (5) is a 11-start maiden who could only manage to finish fourth at her latest appearance over 1710m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Worth including in this suitable contest. SUMMER DATE (7) is a three-year-old filly who has just one minor placings to her name in seven starts. Failed to threaten when 8 lengths from the winner in eighth first up last start over 1609m at Kentucky (Turf). Should do much better.

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Ellis Park July 11 over 1609m, 18 len behind Maiora with 53.5kg at $11.88. On debut sixth of 12 at Keeneland April 19 over 1207m, 10 len behind Chasing Sunsets carrying 53.5kg at $22.07. Faces a tough essay.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:37.20 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $11.88 |
| 8/11 | 20/06/2026 | 44 | MDN FM 3U | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:30.58 | 7-9-8 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $116.68 |
| 5/9 | 07/05/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:10.61 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $27.50 |
| 6/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:12.51 | 12-8-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $22.07 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 6 over 1006m, 9 len behind Office with 54.5kg at $14.90. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on June 24 over 1609m, 4 len behind Perrylu with 53.5kg at $17.78. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 06/08/2026 | 43 | MDN FM 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 0:57.41 | 6-7-7 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $14.90 |
| 6/11 | 24/06/2026 | 25 | MDN FM 3U | $174,165.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:35.75 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $17.78 |
| 5/6 | 30/05/2026 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:16.18 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $7.82 |
| 10/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:22.82 | 11-10-10 | 9 |
| 20.2L | $8.13 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 6 over 1609m, 8 len behind Queen Of Capri with 53.5kg at $7.69. Winning hope.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:37.38 | 3-2-6 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $7.69 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, ran second last of 8 at Ellis Park on August 1 over 1609m, 36 len behind Passionfruit carrying 53.5kg at $7.68. Last start ran second last of 9 at Ellis Park on August 23 over 1308m, 31 len behind She's Gotta Go with 54kg at $15.64. Impossible to entertain.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/08/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:18.57 | 4-8-8 | 4 |
| 31.8L | $15.64 |
| 7/8 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM FM 3U | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:37.79 | 2-7-7 | 1 |
| 36.6L | $7.68 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 25 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Havana Rum with 56kg at $3.55. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on August 16 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Eve carrying 56kg at $7.95. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 26 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 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:40.94 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.95 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 169 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 56kg | 1:35.76 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.55 |
| 9/9 | 06/02/2026 | 58 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 57kg | 1:41.02 | 1-8-9 | 2 |
| 26.1L | $11.76 |
| 8/11 | 10/12/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:12.27 | 5-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $14.03 |
| 4/7 | 06/11/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:10.24 | 2-6-4 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $23.65 |
| 3/7 | 25/09/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $105,505.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:36.82 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.67 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Ellis Park on August 1 over 1609m, 5 len behind Passionfruit with 53.5kg at $11.04. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Ellis Park on July 9 over 1609m, nose behind Silvertown with 53.5kg at $7.24. Among the winning chances.
Last Starts 41 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 | 01/08/2026 | 23 | MDN OCLM FM 3U | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:37.79 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $11.04 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:38.10 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.24 |
| 8/10 | 03/06/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:04.53 | 2-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $28.65 |
| 7/10 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:11.53 | 4-8-7 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $21.10 |
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | 46 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:18.92 | 2-4-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $18.32 |
| 9/10 | 21/02/2026 | 94 | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1106m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:07.04 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $19.47 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at Kentucky on September 5 over 1609m, 8 len behind Stir with 55kg at $26.21. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on April 21 over 1609m, 6 len behind Black Rose carrying 55kg at $6.60. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 6 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 | 05/09/2026 | 72 | MDN FM 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:36.26 | 3-8-8 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $26.21 |
| 3/11 | 25/06/2026 | 50 | MDN F 3 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:36.34 | 4-6-3 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $25.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/05/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Good | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:45.50 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 21/04/2026 | 47 | MDN F 3 | $46,579.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:41.83 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $6.60 |
| 6/9 | 05/03/2026 | 106 | MDN F 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | 1:46.13 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $73.90 |
| 8/9 | 19/11/2025 | 32 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:38.85 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $21.47 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Resuming 9th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 25 over 1609m, 11 len behind Forget About You with 55kg at $10.10. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Belterra Park Turf on August 6 over 1609m, 6 len behind Temple Temptress with 55kg at $9.90. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | 42 | MDN FM 3U | $18,545.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | R Mojica Jr | 55kg | 1:36.69 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $9.90 |
| 9/11 | 25/06/2026 | 321 | MDN F 3 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | R Prescott | 55kg | 1:36.34 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $10.10 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:42.50 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $16.30 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 9 at Colonial Downs Turf on August 28 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Blond Roast carrying 53.5kg at $11.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Colonial Downs Turf on June 26 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind That Wasn't Me carrying 53.5kg at $20.90. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 14 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 | 28/08/2026 | 63 | MDN FM 3U | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | H Karamanos | 53.5kg | 1:42.20 | 3-6-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $11.90 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | 33 | MDN FM 3U | $97,629.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | H Karamanos | 53.5kg | 1:43.11 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $20.90 |
| 8/9 | 24/05/2026 | 141 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:48.34 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 19.3L | $23.08 |
| 9/9 | 03/01/2026 | 50 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:43.56 | 6-9-9 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $16.90 |
| 9/12 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:36.92 | 5-7-9 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $3.51 |
| 2/12 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:37.99 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.29 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf December 26 over 1609m, 7 len behind Struck At Midnight carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. On debut sixth of 12 at this track October 26 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Indigo Woods carrying 54kg at $27.32. Hard to have.
Last Starts 259 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 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $45,942.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:37.49 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $4.10 |
| 5/12 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:37.89 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $4.60 |
| 6/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:43.48 | 6-8-6 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $27.32 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, 7th of 12 at Ellis Park on July 24 over 1308m, 7 len behind Yo Fancy carrying 54kg at $105.25. Last start ran second last of 7 at Ellis Park on August 16 over 1609m, 15 len behind Lady Law carrying 53.5kg at $26.48. Looking to others.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/08/2026 | 23 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:37.32 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $26.48 |
| 7/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:17.08 | 11-8-7 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $105.25 |

Jockey: Carlos Erieltun Franca
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on August 16 over 1710m, 21 len behind Eve with 53.5kg at $52.03. The run before that ran second last of 8 at Ellis Park on July 11 over 1609m, 32 len behind Maiora with 53.5kg at $34.14. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 26 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 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:40.94 | 6-11-11 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $52.03 |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:37.20 | 3-8-7 | 2 |
| 32.0L | $34.14 |
| 4/8 | 21/06/2026 | 52 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $96,234.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 53.5kg | 1:41.39 | 8-5-4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $56.38 |
| 8/12 | 30/04/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis D Perez | 51.5kg | 1:43.20 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $54.59 |
| 11/12 | 12/04/2026 | 17 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Santiago Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:38.25 | 8-12-11 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $122.34 |
| 6/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:39.36 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $17.94 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 49 days. First-up 4th of 10 at this track on June 3 over 1609m, 5 len behind Plot carrying 56.5kg at $8.88. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 25 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Havana Rum with 56kg at $2.13. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 52 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:35.76 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $2.13 |
| 4/10 | 03/06/2026 | 257 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:35.54 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.88 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2025 | 93 | MDN FM 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.13 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $5.72 |
| 4/10 | 18/06/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:42.64 | 9-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $31.99 |