Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Claiming
BEMIS (1) is a three-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Lindsay Schultz stable. Hasn't raced since finishing in the placings at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) seven months ago. Not seen at the trials but looks nicely placed. Leading prospect. BRIGHT SKITTLE (6) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on September 7 2025, finishing sixth and beaten 6 lengths over 1308m at Kentucky (Turf). Strong chance while fresh. QUENTIN B (4) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at this track (Dirt), finishing sixth and beaten 9 lengths over 1207m. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. DARK FORCE (5) has not raced since his debut on August 13 over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt) when he finished seventh, beaten 15 lengths. Should be thereabouts.
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Oaklawn Park March 28 over 1207m, 6 len behind Seventies Music with 54kg at $9. On debut second of 12 at Oaklawn Park February 14 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Sioux Empire with 53.5kg at $4.60. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 216 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | 1:11.07 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53kg | 1:11.02 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $6.10 |
| 2/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:12.42 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Oaklawn Park February 19 over 1207m, 10 len behind Violence In Red with 55kg at $10. On debut fourth of 11 at Keeneland October 4 2025 over 1207m, 6 len behind Heartily with 54kg at $94.82. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 253 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | 1:10.57 | 1-7-6 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:18.08 | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $10.42 |
| 12/12 | 29/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Samuel Camacho Jr | 54kg | 1:21.63 | 12-12-LR | 1 |
| 99.0L | $49.55 |
| 4/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Camacho Jr | 54kg | 1:11.43 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $94.82 |
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 53kgs
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First-starter by Vekoma out of Shot Of Cognac. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 9 at this track on September 25 over 1207m, 9 len behind Native Brew carrying 55kg at $4.15. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Gulfstream Park on February 28 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Lincoln's Law carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 25/09/2026 | 209 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 55kg | 1:09.04 | 3-5-6 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $4.15 |
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:10.44 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $11.20 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when ran second last of 8 at Saratoga on August 13 over 1207m, 15 len behind Criteria with 55.5kg at $7.62. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:10.67 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $7.62 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 2025 over 1308m, 6 len behind Atlal with 55kg at $2.87. First up last campaign 2nd of 8 at Keeneland Turf on April 10 2025 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Troubleshooting carrying 53.5kg at $3.85. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 418 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 07/09/2025 | 150 | MDN 3U | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:14.24 | 4-3-6 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $2.87 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2025 | 277 | MDN 3U | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:04.39 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.85 |
| 4/12 | 07/07/2024 | 57 | MDN 2 | $106,767.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:34.25 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.04 |
| 3/11 | 11/05/2024 | 16 | LR OPEN 2 | $183,486.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | L Panici | 53.5kg | 0:56.20 | 6-6-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/12 | 25/04/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $122,888.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:03.29 | 12-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.85 |