Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
CIRCADIAN (12) went forward last start and gave a great sight when second over 1609m at Kentucky (Turf). Should be prominent despite the wide draw. Should run well again. TAKE CHARGE BEACH (8) was in contention on the bend and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1308m at Kentucky after missing the placings at the previous appearance. This doesn't look as hard so he is sure to be right there at the finish. AUTOMATIC PRESS (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at Del Mar Turf, beaten one length into fourth after being in contention on the corner. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. BANDOLIM (3) was solid on debut last start when beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 1609m at Kentucky (Turf) on September 3. Can figure in the finish.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 6th of 12 at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1207m, 11 len behind Jokester with 54kg at $16.60. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 34 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 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:11.43 | 3-6-6 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $16.60 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Del Mar Turf on August 15 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Dang Son carrying 55.5kg at $6.70. Before that 5th of 8 at Del Mar Turf on July 26 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Dee Snook carrying 55.5kg at $7.30. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:37.08 | 1-1-D2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.70 |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:36.43 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.30 |
| 2/7 | 04/07/2026 | 56 | MDN 2 | $101,597.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | 1:30.68 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 5/8 | 09/05/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 2 | $174,581.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 54.5kg | 0:56.17 | 2-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $15.50 |
| 7/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:06.00 | 2-6-7 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $9.68 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 4th of 10 at Kentucky on September 3 over 1609m, 4 len behind That's Fire with 54kg at $7.29. Sure to improve with race experience now on board.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:40.78 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $7.29 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Starspangledbanner - Call Me Katie) making his debut. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 3 len behind Just Joe carrying 54kg at $36.45. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
Last Starts 17 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 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:17.31 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $36.45 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Not This Time out of Belle's Finale. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 9th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1106m, 12 len behind Ciarlatano with 54kg at $18.29. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:02.48 | 10-9-9 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $18.29 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1106m, 7 len behind Ciarlatano carrying 54kg at $5.51. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:02.48 | 9-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $5.51 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Mineshaft out of Bold Intent. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Maxfield out of Candy Flower. Maybe later.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 5th of 9 at Ellis Park on July 26 over 1207m, 7 len behind Bet On Silver carrying 54kg at $20.70. Second-up tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Kentucky on September 3 over 1609m, nose behind Pride Rock with 54kg at $8.42. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 03/09/2026 | 39 | MDN 2 | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:39.41 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.42 |
| 5/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:11.69 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $20.70 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, ran last of 9 at Kentucky on September 9 over 1408m, 26 len behind Merlin Monroan with 54kg at $16.79. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:24.39 | 4-9-9 | 5 |
| 26.1L | $16.79 |