Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Claiming
LOOKISM (9) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish seventh at his latest appearance over 1609m at Kentucky (Turf) after he gave away a big start. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. TIZ GENERAL (12) is a consistent performer with two minor placings from three starts this time in work. Produced another good effort last time out when third over 1207m at Colonial Downs (Dirt) after he was handy all the way. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. DENIAL (11) was safely held on debut last start, finishing 13 lengths behind the winner in ninth over 1308m at Kentucky (Turf). Worth noting Christopher A Emigh has been engaged. Will take a lot from that experience. Expected to do much better. NO AUTOGRAPHS (5) wasn't beaten far over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf) on debut last start and may appreciate the longer journey. In the mix. Something for the Multiples: COLDSPRING (4)
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, ran second last of 12 at Ellis Park on August 1 over 1408m, 40 len behind Title Worthy with 54kg at $27.71. Second-up ran second last of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 25 over 1609m, 13 len behind Mad Mo carrying 54.5kg at $48.70. Doesn't look good enough to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 25/08/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Mia Nicholls | 54.5kg | 1:40.82 | 5-7-10 | 11 |
| 13.3L | $48.70 |
| 11/12 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | SP | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 1:26.70 | 3-12-11 | 10 |
| 40.7L | $27.71 |
Jockey: Luke Hoskins
Weight: 51kgs
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First-starter by Mo Donegal out of Endless Chatter. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Danilo Grisales Rave
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, ran last of 7 at Ellis Park Turf on July 25 over 1106m, 20 len behind Epernay carrying 54kg at $36.46. Last start ran second last of 8 at Ellis Park on August 15 over 1207m, 12 len behind Mr Fete with 54kg at $34.74. Win doesn't look likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:13.17 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $34.74 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 1:02.83 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $36.46 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 5th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1106m, 9 len behind Ciarlatano with 54kg at $10.35. That race experience to prove invaluable.
Last Starts 28 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 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:02.48 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $10.35 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 9 over 1106m, 10 len behind Mid American carrying 54kg at $34.06. Capable of plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:02.11 | 11-10-7 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $34.06 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, ran last of 9 at Colonial Downs on August 9 over 1106m, 12 len behind Excellent carrying 54kg at $8.60. Last start ran last of 9 at Colonial Downs on September 5 over 1609m, 63 len behind In The Hunt carrying 54kg at $18. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 15 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 | 05/09/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 54kg | 1:40.05 | 4-9-9 | 6 |
| 63.8L | $18.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 54kg | 1:04.44 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $8.60 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Goldencents out of Catwings. Watch for a positive market push.
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Blame out of Oaks Gold. Sure to be better for this hitout.
Jockey: Christopher A. Emigh
Weight: 52.5kgs
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At debut, ran second last of 10 at Kentucky on August 29 over 1308m, 13 len behind Duty Bound with 54.5kg at $18.17. Expected to do far better this time. Follow up.
Last Starts 22 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 | 29/08/2026 | - | ALLOW F 2 | $356,633.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Christopher A Emigh | 54.5kg | 1:18.12 | 7-10-9 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $18.17 |
Jockey: Luis Fuenmayor
Weight: 51kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Colonial Downs on August 28 over 1207m, 9 len behind Freedom Hall carrying 54kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 9 at Colonial Downs on August 9 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Excellent with 54kg at $9.40. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 23 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 | 28/08/2026 | 19 | MDN OCLM 2 | $78,459.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Urbardo Casique | 54kg | 1:11.07 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Urbardo Casique | 54kg | 1:04.44 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.40 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:03.30 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $16.90 |
| 4/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 0:52.59 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $32.62 |