Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
PIRATE SHIP (5) was prominent into the straight last time but was overwhelmed late and wound up in fourth over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. KARAJAN (4) has not raced since his debut back on June 19 when he finished sixth over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Should progress this time and is expected to feature. MY BIRTHDAY GIFT (2) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 9 lengths when fourth in a 1609m contest at this track a month ago. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. EPIC MAX (8) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Carlos Santamaria. By Epicenter from Mongolian Rose. Watch the market closely.
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 54kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on September 23 over 1609m, 9 len behind My Boy Gary carrying 54kg at $4.94. Before that 4th of 12 at Ellis Park on August 23 over 1609m, 7 len behind Henriques with 54kg at $25.20. Worth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/09/2026 | 31 | MDN 2 | $127,778.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:37.17 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $4.94 |
| 4/12 | 23/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:39.31 | 10-6-4 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $25.20 |
| 4/7 | 02/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:39.28 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $9.85 |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | 29 | MDN OCLM 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:12.29 | 2-7-7 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $12.36 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 0:57.00 | 6-6-8 | 6 |
| 24.1L | $37.82 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Cyberknife out of Rising Light. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran second last of 7 at this track on June 19 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Bourbon Town carrying 54kg at $5.84. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 129 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 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54kg | 0:59.32 | 2-1-6 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $5.84 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on September 16 over 1207m, 6 len behind Detention with 54kg at $3.74. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Saratoga on August 27 over 1308m, 8 len behind Covered Option carrying 56kg at $3.61. Can make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 16/09/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $127,778.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:10.87 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.74 |
| 2/10 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:16.96 | 7-5-2 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $3.61 |
| 3/12 | 07/08/2026 | 29 | MDN 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $11.09 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:02.28 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $16.30 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Uncle Mo out of Happy Now having his first start. Profiles nicely for this.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Epicenter out of Mongolian Rose. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Jackie's Warrior out of Dogwood Trail. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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First-starter by Instagrand out of Everyonelovesjimmy. Prefer to see him under race conditions.