Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
QUIGLEY (1) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when second at this track (Turf) over 1609m. Has ability and is one of the leading chances. THE KING OF SOCCER (4) stepped out on his debut over 1609m at this track (Turf) a month ago and finished fifth, beaten 3 lengths. Likely improver who is worth another chance. IDEATION (6) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1308m at Belmont Park Inner Turf (Turf) when third, beaten 4.5 lengths. Promising type with improvement to come so another bold showing is expected. Something for the Multiples: TRAVELIN (13) CASTLE PINES (14)
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1106m, 7 len behind Ciarlatano with 54kg at $5.51. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on September 24 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Okarito carrying 54kg at $7.41. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 24/09/2026 | 32 | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:36.39 | 6-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.41 |
| 3/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:02.48 | 9-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $5.51 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on September 16 over 1609m, 0.9 len behind Let It Fly with 54.5kg at $19.60. Capable of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:35.76 | 4-6-3 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $19.60 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Tapit out of Princess La Quinta. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Kentucky on September 5 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Majik Mooney with 54kg at $6.01. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on August 9 over 1609m, 2 len behind Induction with 54kg at $8.10. Not keen.
Last Starts 51 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 | 05/09/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:24.89 | 1-7-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.01 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2026 | 30 | MDN 2 | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:37.45 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.10 |
| 6/12 | 10/07/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:37.04 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $6.10 |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $60,697.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 0:56.68 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Belmont Park Inner Turf on September 19 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Titan Ready carrying 56kg at $9.36. Shows ability and can open the account this time.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $138,889.00 | Belmont Park | 1308m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:15.35 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $9.36 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 5th of 9 at Del Mar Turf on August 27 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Repo Man carrying 55.5kg at $7.20. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 55.5kg | 0:58.07 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.20 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 9 at Kentucky on August 29 over 1308m, 11 len behind How's Al Today with 53.5kg at $19.79. Last start 9th of 11 at Keeneland on October 4 over 1710m, 25 len behind Damavand carrying 54kg at $25.14. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 04/10/2026 | 36 | MDN 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:44.57 | 2-8-9 | 7 |
| 25.3L | $25.14 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2026 | - | ALLOW 2 | $356,633.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:17.01 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $19.79 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 7th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 1609m, 4 len behind Okarito carrying 54kg at $19.44. Capable of plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 24/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:36.39 | 8-10-7 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $19.44 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 5th of 12 at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1207m, 10 len behind Jokester with 54kg at $9.20. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Churchill Downs on September 12 over 1609m, 19 len behind Coach Pope carrying 54kg at $87.38. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/09/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:35.77 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 19.6L | $87.38 |
| 5/12 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:11.43 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $9.20 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Corniche out of Breviary. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 7th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on August 15 over 1609m, 4 len behind Caribbean Warrior with 54kg at $5.97. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on September 17 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Not For Long with 54kg at $4.95. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 39 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 | 17/09/2026 | 33 | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:42.62 | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $4.95 |
| 7/10 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:38.05 | 10-5-7 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.97 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Keeneland Turf on October 9 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Oscar Cheer with 54kg at $10.95. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Kentucky on September 5 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Majik Mooney with 54kg at $28.14. Capable of going to the next level.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 09/10/2026 | 34 | MDN 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:36.47 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $10.95 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 32 | MDN 2 | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:24.89 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $28.14 |
| 5/10 | 04/08/2026 | 110 | MDN 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:32.26 | 2-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:53.71 | 8-7-4 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $4.59 |