Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Claiming
SHOT AT PERFECTION (12) again failed to feature last start, finishing sixth and beaten 17 lengths over 1207m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt). Looks well placed this line-up and deserves another chance. SISTER WIFE (5) finished third, beaten 1.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1006m at Belterra Park Turf (Turf). Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she has the ability to mix it with them. FRAUDSTER (11) returns from a spell of three-and-a-half months and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished fifth at Aqueduct Turf (Turf) over 1710m when first-up last time in work. One of the genuine hopes in the race. MARKET STRATEGY (10) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1207m at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. Something for the Multiples: TOTAL FABRICATION (7)
Jockey: Danilo Grisales Rave
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, ran last of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on August 15 over 1106m, 27 len behind Lindy Can with 53.5kg at $8.46. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:01.64 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $8.46 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 12 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1207m, 17 len behind Chasing Sunsets carrying 53.5kg at $39.50. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at this track on April 30 2025 over 905m, 19 len behind Sassy C W carrying 54kg at $18.04. Hard to have.
Last Starts 151 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 19/04/2026 | 354 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:12.51 | 6-6-9 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $39.50 |
| 9/9 | 30/04/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $191,693.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 0:51.34 | 9-7-9 | 7 |
| 19.1L | $18.04 |
Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 28 over 1207m, 14 len behind I'm Game with 50.5kg at $47.30. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 7 over 1207m, 15 len behind Sang carrying 54.5kg at $12. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 28/07/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | H Luke Hoskins | 50.5kg | 1:11.98 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $47.30 |
| 3/6 | 07/07/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $34,833.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:11.31 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/06/2026 | 318 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:04.53 | 1-5-7 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $66.24 |
| 7/7 | 20/07/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:40.05 | 2-7-7 | 4 |
| 67.5L | $41.02 |
| 8/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $143,079.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:04.14 | 6-6-8 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $33.94 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
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Second run back. First-up after 10 months 3rd of 7 at Belterra Park Turf on August 21 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Surely This Time with 55kg at $5.90. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at this track on November 16 over 1609m, 25 len behind Sticker Shocked carrying 54kg at $3.87. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | 278 | MDN FM 3U | $18,545.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | J Mckee | 55kg | 0:57.85 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
| 6/6 | 16/11/2025 | 50 | MDN F 2 | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:38.15 | 2-6-6 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $3.87 |
| 6/10 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:11.37 | 8-6-6 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $34.12 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Mitole out of Upcycle. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 54 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 24 over 1609m, 20 len behind Relevate carrying 53.5kg at $2.77. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on June 25 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Beauxbatons with 53.5kg at $14.50. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Last Starts 55 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 | 24/07/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $34,470.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:39.50 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $2.77 |
| 3/12 | 25/06/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:11.70 | 4-2-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $14.50 |
| 5/9 | 24/05/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:13.30 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $6.57 |
| 3/11 | 16/04/2026 | 176 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:12.40 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $18.70 |
| 8/9 | 22/10/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM F 2 | $35,008.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:11.55 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 19.2L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $66,544.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:42.41 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 123.8L | $22.50 |
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park on July 17 over 1106m, 6 len behind Diagram carrying 53kg at $34.31. Last start ran second last of 10 at Ellis Park on August 16 over 1207m, 15 len behind Rumbar with 53kg at $14.63. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/08/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $44,579.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | W Meeks | 53kg | 1:11.51 | 2-9-9 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $14.63 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 182 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $34,470.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | W Meeks | 53kg | 1:04.66 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $34.31 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 56kg | 1:14.29 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $5.20 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $22,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:11.95 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $6.60 |
| 4/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $22,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:14.01 | 3-5-4 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Ellis Park on August 16 over 1207m, 9 len behind Rumbar with 54kg at $20.28. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on June 25 over 1207m, 9 len behind Beauxbatons carrying 53.5kg at $10.74. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/08/2026 | 52 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $44,579.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:11.51 | 9-7-5 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $20.28 |
| 8/12 | 25/06/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:11.70 | 10-7-8 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $10.74 |
| 6/10 | 03/06/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:04.53 | 10-9-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $12.81 |
| 6/8 | 30/04/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:39.13 | 7-5-6 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $2.91 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $53,371.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | 1:17.86 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $8.10 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Aqueduct Inner Turf June 14 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Emerald Ember carrying 55kg at $3.77. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Aqueduct Turf May 15 over 1710m, 8 len behind Ocean Ripple carrying 54.5kg at $3.44. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 95 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 | 14/06/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $76,709.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 55kg | 1:08.54 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.77 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 105 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $76,816.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 1:41.74 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $3.44 |
| 5/10 | 30/01/2026 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 0:55.95 | 4-9-5 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $7.30 |
| 6/10 | 04/01/2026 | 57 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:33.58 | 3-1-6 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 08/11/2025 | 51 | MDN F 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:09.03 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.17 |
| 6/7 | 18/09/2025 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:43.38 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $2.18 |
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently 6th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 24 over 1207m, 17 len behind Ships Inn with 54.5kg at $14.30. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Ellis Park on July 9 over 1207m, 6 len behind Quick To Charm with 54.5kg at $3.39. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 24 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 | 24/08/2026 | 46 | MDN FM 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54.5kg | 1:11.16 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $14.30 |
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:10.19 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.39 |
| 3/6 | 10/06/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $100,418.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:09.43 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $4.61 |
| 2/6 | 15/04/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $112,082.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:12.05 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.75 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2026 | 50 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:39.51 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $44.10 |
| 8/10 | 30/01/2026 | 48 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Katie Davis | 55.5kg | 1:30.25 | 6-9-8 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $76.60 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at Ellis Park on July 24 over 1308m, 14 len behind Yo Fancy carrying 54kg at $27.06. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on August 16 over 1710m, 13 len behind Eve carrying 53.5kg at $12.88. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 16/08/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:40.94 | 9-9-9 | 11 |
| 13.8L | $12.88 |
| 10/12 | 24/07/2026 | 76 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:17.08 | 10-11-10 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $27.06 |
| 6/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $100,559.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:23.01 | 6-10-6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $52.42 |