Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
STAUNCH (2) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in third over 1207m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Likely improver who should go well. RICCELLI (10) was well in the market on debut last time out and ran well but found one better over 1207m at Del Mar (Dirt). Likely improver who should go well. FIESTABOWLFOREMIKE (3) raced handy on debut last start and gave a good sight, holding on for second and beaten 3 lengths over 1408m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Must be included among the main hopes. GUN FOR GLORY (8) is back from a spell of four months. Debuted with a second, beaten 7 lengths, over 1106m at this track at his only appearance to date. One of the better chances.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1207m, 2 len behind Jokester carrying 54kg at $7.66. Shows ability and can open the account this time.
Last Starts 36 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 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:11.43 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $7.66 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1408m, 3 len behind Caribbean Life carrying 54kg at $8.58. Shows ability and can open the account this time.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.58 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Liam's Map out of Plum Special. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Street Sense out of Dorothea. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Candy Ride out of Appealing Audrey. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on May 25 over 1106m, 7 len behind Hey Tuff Guy carrying 54kg at $7.48. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 124 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 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:04.77 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $7.48 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Saratoga on August 1 over 1207m, 8 len behind Pinpoint with 56kg at $22.71. That race experience to prove invaluable.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:11.50 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $22.71 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at Del Mar on August 29 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Emancipate with 55.5kg at $3. Can build upon that bright start to his career.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.37 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |