Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
VIOLENT GAL (7) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was beaten 19 lengths into eighth over 1609m at Ellis Park. Stepping up a level this time but with added fitness she is one of the key runners. ROCKIE ROCKIE (9) is a two-year-old filly by Mo Donegal out of Bakken Baby stepping out on debut for the Bob Baffert stable. Bold showing expected. Watch betting. LET IT GO (8) is on debut for the Rodolphe Brisset stable. Two-year-old filly by Blame from Fifthatnarraganset. Keep an eye on betting moves. TOP SELECTION (4) is facing the starter for the first time. By Life Is Good and hails from the B H Cox stable. Watch the market closely.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Authentic out of Ib Prospecting. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 7th of 9 at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1308m, 16 len behind Crazy Hot Mess carrying 54kg at $8.25. Second-up ran last of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on August 7 over 1106m, 20 len behind Seneca Park with 54kg at $11.03. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 07/08/2026 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:01.84 | 11-11-11 | 6 |
| 20.1L | $11.03 |
| 7/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:18.14 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $8.25 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Global Campaign out of Heavenly Hellos. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Life Is Good out of Mezinka. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Yaupon out of Annie Rocks. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Blame out of Fifthatnarraganset. Watch for a positive market push.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old filly who is first starter by Mo Donegal out of Bakken Baby. Expected to be above average.
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by By My Standards out of Memento. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Street Sense out of Continually. Likely to need the run.