Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
COACH POPE (3) will find this a little easier than his second on debut five weeks ago, beaten half a length at the end of 1308m at Saratoga (Dirt). Nicely drawn so he is worth following up. MONNIE (1) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1609m at Ellis Park (Dirt) when second, beaten 1.5 lengths. Has the inside gate so he should be in the finish again. SNUBBED (9) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 0.3 lengths from the winner in second over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Expected to feature with improvement to come. JUSTIFICATION (7) did a fair job on debut last time out, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in third over 1408m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Among the chances.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Fortune Seeker with 54kg at $6.67. Improvement to come and should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:39.28 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.67 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 9 at Ellis Park on July 26 over 1207m, 7 len behind Lifesong carrying 54kg at $2.48. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:11.17 | 9-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $2.48 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Saratoga on August 8 over 1308m, 0.5 len behind Gaudreau with 56kg at $13.51. Likely to kick on following that last outing.
Last Starts 34 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 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:16.41 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $13.51 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was as a despised roughie at debut, 5th of 9 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1408m, 7 len behind Caribbean Life carrying 54kg at $58.08. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 34 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 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $58.08 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 4th of 9 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1408m, 6 len behind Caribbean Life with 54kg at $18.91. That race experience to prove invaluable.
Last Starts 34 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 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $18.91 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 6th of 9 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1408m, 9 len behind Caribbean Life carrying 54kg at $21.89. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 9-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $21.89 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 3rd of 9 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1408m, 5 len behind Caribbean Life carrying 54kg at $6.52. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 7-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.52 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 5th of 12 at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1207m, 10 len behind Jokester carrying 54kg at $9.20. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:11.43 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $9.20 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 7 at Ellis Park Turf on July 25 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Epernay with 54kg at $3.26. Shows ability and can open the account this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:02.83 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.26 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Army Mule out of Special Vintage. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Constitution out of Electric Forest. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Justify out of Flying Spur. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Ellis Park on August 23 over 1609m, 15 len behind Henriques with 54kg at $10.54. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54kg | 1:39.31 | 11-8-8 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $10.54 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Saratoga on August 1 over 1207m, 6 len behind Pinpoint with 56kg at $3.92. Capable of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:11.50 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.92 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1408m, 3 len behind Caribbean Life with 54kg at $8.58. Shows ability and can open the account this time.
Last Starts 34 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 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.58 |