Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
MAGICAL MIKEL (2) missed the placings on debut two starts back then ran a better race and finished 9 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1308m at Saratoga. Has the talent to take care of this field. BORAX (5) debuted five weeks ago when he finished tenth over 1207m at Ellis Park (Dirt), beaten 20 lengths. Should progress this time and is expected to feature. NASHVILLE COWBOY (3) turned in a moderate effort on debut last start when sixth at Ellis Park (Dirt) over 1106m, beaten 9 lengths. Top-three chance. GRAND OPRY (9) did little and finished 12 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1609m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf last start, a less impressive effort than his seventh on debut at Horseshoe Indianapolis the run before. Finds a tougher race but a big run is on the cards.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Mandaloun out of Taboo. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 6th of 10 at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1106m, 9 len behind Never Sleep carrying 54kg at $10.89. Expected to do far better this time. Follow up.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 6/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:05.02 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $10.89 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Medaglia D'oro out of Family Tree. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 10th of 12 at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1207m, 20 len behind Jokester carrying 55kg at $12.82. Deserves another chance.
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 |
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| 10/12 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:11.43 | 1-10-10 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $12.82 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Hard Spun out of Blip N' Th Bye. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Mitole out of Cora And Jas. Sure to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Plainsman out of Undine. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 5 over 1006m, 9 len behind Merit Badge carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Last start 9th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 25 over 1609m, 12 len behind Mad Mo with 54.5kg at $4.70. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 9/11 | 25/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 1:40.82 | 1-5-9 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $4.70 |
| 7/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 0:58.24 | 10-8-7 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Nashville out of Winona. Happy to watch and learn this time.