Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Mdn Special Weight
UNBRIDLED FREEDOM (10) was well in the market on debut last time out and ran well but found one better over 1207m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Open to improvement and looks a serious contender. CLONMACNOISE (11) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1106m at Colonial Downs after being prominent at the turn. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. PIRATE SHIP (7) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 8 lengths away in second over 1308m at Saratoga (Dirt). Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. TOUCH MONEY (1) was prominent from the outset on debut last start and held on well for second, beaten 0.3 lengths, over 1106m at Evangeline Downs (Dirt). Has upside and must be respected.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Evangeline Downs on August 13 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Levee Native with 54.5kg at $2.80. Improvement to come and should go well.
Last Starts 35 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 | 13/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $57,061.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:07.26 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 5 over 1006m, 6 len behind Merit Badge with 54.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on April 25 over 905m, 4 len behind Sargent Bilko carrying 54kg at $5.79. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 43 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 | 05/08/2026 | 102 | MDN 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 0:58.24 | 2-3-3 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 2 | $133,916.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 0:51.50 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.79 |
| 3/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 0:52.83 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $7.14 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 8th of 12 at Saratoga on August 7 over 1207m, 8 len behind Constant Force with 56kg at $26.33. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 10-12-8 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $26.33 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, ran last of 7 at Colonial Downs on August 6 over 1106m, 20 len behind Harewood carrying 54kg at $3.60. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $124,822.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:04.71 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Charlatan out of Trensita. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Happy Saver out of Deemed Essential. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 10 at Saratoga on August 27 over 1308m, 8 len behind Covered Option with 56kg at $3.61. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Saratoga on August 7 over 1207m, 3 len behind Constant Force with 56kg at $11.09. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:16.96 | 7-5-2 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $3.61 |
| 3/12 | 07/08/2026 | 29 | MDN 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $11.09 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:02.28 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $16.30 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Mitole out of Itsinthestars. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Mckinzie out of Debase The Dollar. Sure to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 11 at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Full Access carrying 54kg at $3.73. Shows ability and can open the account this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:11.59 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.73 |