Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
QUICK PICK (3) was beaten for speed on debut last start then found the line strongly to grab third over 1710m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf). Has ability and looks sure to measure up. STORMIN THE BEACH (4) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1710m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf) after being prominent at the turn. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is good enough to play a major role. COMPREHENSIVE (8) spoiled a good run of form last start when seventh over 1710m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Ben Curtis goes aboard this time. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. One of the main contenders. UNIQUE PERFORMANCE (6) did a fair job on debut last time out, finishing 1.75 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Improver worth including.
Jockey: Eder Luis Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Belterra Park Turf on August 22 over 1710m, 10 len behind Ur Benja carrying 56.5kg at $9.90. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Belterra Park Turf on July 29 over 1609m, 4 len behind Union Empress with 56.5kg at $33.10. Needs to find extra to beat these.
Last Starts 29 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 | 22/08/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $18,545.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Eder Luis Martinez | 56.5kg | 1:43.03 | 8-5-2 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $9.90 |
| 2/6 | 29/07/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $18,868.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Eder Luis Martinez | 56.5kg | 1:36.66 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $33.10 |
| 5/5 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $18,131.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | SP | Guillermo Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:44.89 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,131.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Eder Luis Martinez | 56.5kg | 1:13.26 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $14.10 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 45 day let-up. Resuming 4th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 30 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Prime Power with 54.5kg at $24. Second-up 4th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 6 over 1609m, 6 len behind Quiet Mischief carrying 55.5kg at $13.10. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 06/08/2026 | 37 | MDN 3 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:38.39 | 11-5-4 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $13.10 |
| 4/9 | 30/06/2026 | 129 | MDN 3U | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 0:55.34 | 9-8-4 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $24.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/02/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Chase Miller | 54.5kg | 1:19.38 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $44.64 |
| 5/11 | 26/12/2025 | 96 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Chase Miller | 55kg | 1:18.08 | 11-10-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $62.10 |
| 11/11 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Chase Miller | 54kg | 1:46.09 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 42.6L | $37.46 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 9 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Feline Curious carrying 55kg at $6.77. Capable of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:42.08 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $6.77 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First start 6th of 11 at Churchill Downs on November 30 2024 over 1710m, 7 len behind Monet's Magic carrying 54kg at $85.50. Returned from break 2nd of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 8 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Vaporetti with 56kg at $24.08. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 08/08/2026 | 616 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:40.09 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $24.08 |
| 6/11 | 30/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | 1:43.52 | 11-7-6 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $85.50 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, 6th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 7 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind On Par with 54kg at $12.90. Capable of plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:01.71 | 7-6-6 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $12.90 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 58 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 24 over 2414m, 18 len behind Limited Edition carrying 57kg at $5.41. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on June 17 over 2414m, 5 len behind Royal Guard with 56.5kg at $9.06. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 58 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 | 24/07/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | Luis Saez | 57kg | 2:26.46 | 2-7-8 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $5.41 |
| 2/10 | 17/06/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | FM | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 2:26.30 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $9.06 |
| 3/11 | 25/05/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | C Lanerie | 56.5kg | 1:41.71 | 7-5-3 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $9.72 |
| 8/12 | 01/05/2026 | 340 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56.5kg | 1:35.85 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $7.26 |
| 2/12 | 26/05/2025 | 176 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:41.07 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $10.69 |
| 9/12 | 01/12/2024 | 58 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:35.40 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $19.17 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 8 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Vaporetti carrying 53.5kg at $3.37. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 17 over 2414m, 6 len behind Royal Guard with 53.5kg at $2.61. Major player on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 08/08/2026 | 52 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:40.09 | 5-1-7 | 12 |
| 3.4L | $3.37 |
| 3/10 | 17/06/2026 | 39 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 2:26.30 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.61 |
| 3/12 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:46.26 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.93 |
| 2/11 | 11/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.34 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:33.92 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 08/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:34.24 | 8-2-3 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $8.10 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, ran second last of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 8 over 1710m, 7 len behind Vaporetti carrying 53.5kg at $42.74. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:40.09 | 12-11-11 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $42.74 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Oaklawn Park March 28 over 1811m, 2.5 len behind Fleek with 55.5kg at $3.90. On debut ninth of 12 at Fairgrounds Turf November 27 over 1609m, 6 len behind Beekman Street carrying 54.5kg at $16. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 176 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 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:51.61 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/11 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $9.40 |
| 2/12 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $87.10 |
| 9/12 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 11-9-9 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $18.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:35.73 | 12-9-9 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 8 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Vaporetti carrying 56kg at $30.36. Before that 4th of 8 at Colonial Downs Turf on July 5 over 2012m, 5.5 len behind Stark carrying 56kg at $6.50. Genuine hope on latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 08/08/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 56kg | 1:40.09 | 8-7-3 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $30.36 |
| 4/8 | 05/07/2026 | 57 | MDN 3U | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 2012m | FM | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 2:00.54 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 09/05/2026 | 80 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:46.26 | 9-6-7 | 11 |
| 9.9L | $12.03 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | 62 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 57kg | 1:40.12 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.62 |
| 4/11 | 18/12/2025 | 47 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:43.89 | 9-8-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $5.39 |
| 2/12 | 01/11/2025 | 63 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:42.18 | 10-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.61 |