Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
SKYFORGE (1) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at Ellis Park (Dirt) over 1609m, beaten a nose. Cherry-ripe now. Sure to go well. SHE'S OUR GIRL (6) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing third last time over 1609m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Taking on a better line-up this time but she deserves plenty of thought. TWINKLEE (4) returns after 11 weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a seventh over 1609m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Rates highly and is a chance to break through. AL GHADEER (2) started favourite at the last run before a break but could only manage third at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt). Can pick up where she left off. Has ability and is worth including.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 42 days. Resuming settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Ellis Park on July 10 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Ile De La Cite carrying 53.5kg at $5.99. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Ellis Park on August 16 over 1609m, nose behind Lady Law with 55kg at $13.06. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/08/2026 | 37 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:37.32 | 7-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $13.06 |
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 71 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:37.83 | 9-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $5.99 |
| 5/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:43.79 | 9-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Is first-up after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis July 6 over 1673m, 4.5 len behind Contrary Mary with 55kg at $1.90. First up last campaign third of 12 at Keeneland April 11 over 1408m, 7 len behind La Rascasse carrying 54.5kg at $4.69. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/07/2026 | 45 | MDN F 3 | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | R Prescott | 55kg | 1:40.47 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |
| 10/11 | 22/05/2026 | 41 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:36.55 | 2-11-10 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $6.74 |
| 3/12 | 11/04/2026 | 133 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:23.47 | 6-3-3 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $4.69 |
| 3/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:24.43 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $4.99 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 7th of 12 at Ellis Park on July 24 over 1308m, 7 len behind Yo Fancy carrying 54kg at $105.25. Last start ran second last of 7 at Ellis Park on August 16 over 1609m, 15 len behind Lady Law carrying 53.5kg at $26.48. Big chance.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/08/2026 | 23 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:37.32 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $26.48 |
| 7/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:17.08 | 11-8-7 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $105.25 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Ellis Park July 10 over 1609m, 9 len behind Ile De La Cite carrying 53.5kg at $3.81. On debut seventh of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf November 28 over 1106m, 8 len behind The Town Tempter carrying 54.5kg at $4.30. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/07/2026 | 42 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:37.83 | 2-8-7 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $3.81 |
| 3/9 | 29/05/2026 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:50.76 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $17.40 |
| 6/12 | 30/04/2026 | 47 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:42.68 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $30.22 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:44.77 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.60 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 37 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.76 | 9-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 55 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:45.37 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $13.70 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign 4th in a small field at this track on May 23 over 1609m, 17 len behind Plaza Cue carrying 53.5kg at $34.67. When resuming last campaign settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 8 2025 over 905m, 10 len behind Little Sam's carrying 54.5kg at $11.20. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/05/2026 | 233 | MDN FM 3U | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:38.77 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $34.67 |
| 7/8 | 02/10/2025 | 24 | MDN F 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:38.29 | 1-6-7 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $21.80 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 905m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 0:52.83 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $11.20 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Ellis Park on August 16 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Lady Law with 53.5kg at $2.87. Before that 3rd of 9 at Ellis Park on July 10 over 1609m, 0.9 len behind Ile De La Cite with 53.5kg at $3.82. Top chance on her best efforts.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/08/2026 | 37 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:37.32 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $2.87 |
| 3/9 | 10/07/2026 | 49 | MDN FM 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:37.83 | 8-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $3.82 |
| 7/11 | 22/05/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:36.55 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $7.30 |
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:28.47 | 10-7-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $15.16 |