Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
BY LA RINA (6) gets a change of rider and has been freshened up since finishing seventh over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf) last start. Last run worth forgiving. Can atone. THAT'S A BENJAMIN (2) is a three-start maiden who finished ninth at her most recent appearance over 1609m at Kentucky (Turf). This offers her a great chance of breaking through. NUCLEOTIDE (4) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at Ellis Park, beaten 10 lengths into fifth after being prominent at the corner. Finds the right race this time and can take this out. LINCOLN COURT (1) faced the starter for the first time and finished sixth last start at Ellis Park (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten 7 lengths. Fitter and with blinkers applied she makes plenty of appeal.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, 6th of 11 at Ellis Park on August 17 over 1207m, 7 len behind Teatonic carrying 54kg at $16.14. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/08/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Good | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | 1:10.92 | 9-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $16.14 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently 9th of 12 at Kentucky on September 5 over 1609m, 10 len behind Stir with 55kg at $7.05. The start before that 5th of 12 at Ellis Park on July 24 over 1308m, 5 len behind Yo Fancy with 54kg at $13.31. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 19 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 | 05/09/2026 | 43 | MDN FM 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:36.26 | 4-7-9 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $7.05 |
| 5/12 | 24/07/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:17.08 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $13.31 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 0:58.55 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.29 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Oaklawn Park March 26 over 1710m, 10 len behind Dare Greatly carrying 55.5kg at $6. On debut fourth of 8 at Oaklawn Park December 27 over 1207m, 7 len behind French Friction with 54.5kg at $4.70. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 182 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 | 26/03/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:46.23 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:11.65 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/02/2026 | 40 | MDN F 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55kg | 1:12.02 | 4-1-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54.5kg | 1:10.85 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $4.70 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 5th of 11 at this track on June 28 over 1308m, 10 len behind In Total Awe carrying 53.5kg at $66.21. Second-up 5th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 26 over 1609m, 10 len behind Lady Diversity with 53.5kg at $12.65. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/07/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:37.27 | 7-3-5 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $12.65 |
| 5/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:16.73 | 9-9-5 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $66.21 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran second last of 10 at this track on September 18 2025 over 1408m, 20 len behind Kenz with 54kg at $5.89. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 371 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 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:24.29 | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $5.89 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on August 22 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Balright with 53.5kg at $12.78. The start before that 4th of 12 at Ellis Park on July 24 over 1308m, 4 len behind Yo Fancy with 54kg at $6. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:02.58 | 11-10-7 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $12.78 |
| 4/12 | 24/07/2026 | 51 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:17.08 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/06/2026 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:09.60 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.63 |
| 2/11 | 07/05/2026 | 193 | MDN FM 3U | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:09.75 | 10-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $20.12 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | 39 | MDN F 2 | $140,030.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:25.31 | 6-3-5 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $10.37 |
| 5/10 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:11.55 | 10-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $49.01 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after 10 months 8th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on July 31 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Lady Revenge carrying 54kg at $15.44. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Keeneland on October 5 over 1207m, 6 len behind Sneaky Good carrying 54kg at $8.24. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 31/07/2026 | 299 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:02.15 | 4-7-8 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $15.44 |
| 3/9 | 05/10/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:11.54 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $8.24 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 905m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | 0:52.83 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |