Churchill Downs Race 10 - Race 10 - Mdn Claiming
HIMOTHY (4) returns after ten weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a sixth over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Well placed and happy to have him on top. MAYWEATHER (3) missed the placings when resuming at Horseshoe Indianapolis two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1207m at Horseshoe Indianapolis, beaten 12 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Goes up a rung or two but he is capable of running a bold race. KING OF HEAT (9) was never in contention last time over 1408m at this track (Dirt) when he finished ninth, beaten 14 lengths. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, ran second last of 9 at this track on September 25 over 1207m, 16 len behind Native Brew carrying 55kg at $20.76. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $100,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | V Carrasco | 55kg | 1:09.04 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $20.76 |

Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 51kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 2 over 1207m, 16 len behind Countthecarats carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. Last start 3rd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 29 over 1207m, 12 len behind Big Boy Thunder with 54.5kg at $4.80. Shows promise. Will take beating.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 29/09/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $44,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:10.00 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 02/09/2026 | 264 | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | 1:09.87 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $4.80 |
| 9/12 | 12/12/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:10.37 | 1-5-9 | 10 |
| 8.4L | $11.30 |
| 2/10 | 05/11/2025 | 67 | MDN CLM 2 | $114,504.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:11.48 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $4.14 |
| 8/12 | 30/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:10.21 | 3-5-8 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $5.60 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:10.67 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Saratoga Turf August 20 over 1106m, 20 len behind Escapades with 55.5kg at $4.43. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Ellis Park August 1 over 1308m, 8 len behind City Of Life carrying 54kg at $5.01. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 71 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 | 20/08/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,445.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:02.45 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $4.43 |
| 6/10 | 01/08/2026 | 86 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | SP | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:17.44 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $5.01 |
| 8/10 | 07/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 0:56.09 | 8-5-8 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $14.51 |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:03.47 | 6-1-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.61 |
| 6/7 | 15/03/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:09.60 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $5.10 |
| 9/11 | 13/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:11.77 | 10-5-9 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, got back early 7th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 2 over 1207m, 17 len behind Countthecarats with 54.5kg at $18. Second-up 5th of 8 at this track on September 26 over 1207m, 12 len behind White Cargo with 55kg at $23.77. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 34 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 | 26/09/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 55kg | 1:10.87 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $23.77 |
| 7/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 54.5kg | 1:09.87 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 36 day letup. First-up 6th of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 1 over 1207m, 6 len behind Cardinal Union with 56kg at $7.40. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on September 23 over 1308m, 8 len behind Hodl Hard carrying 56kg at $12. Possesses a big finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/09/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 56kg | 1:17.49 | 1-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2026 | 247 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:11.18 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.40 |
| 6/9 | 28/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.44 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $10.70 |
| 3/11 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:23.77 | 1-7-3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $24.18 |
| 4/10 | 14/11/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:11.98 | 1-4-4 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $58.48 |
| 7/8 | 29/10/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,059.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Gavin Ashton | 55kg | 1:47.84 | 1-7-7 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $54.11 |

Jockey: Luis Fuenmayor
Weight: 52kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Kentucky on August 30 over 1408m, 20 len behind Just Buy It carrying 55kg at $92.59. Second-up ran last of 11 at Keeneland on October 16 over 1207m, 29 len behind Dontworryboutnothn with 51.5kg at $65.44. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/10/2026 | 47 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,023.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luis Fuenmayor | 51.5kg | 1:11.18 | 7-11-11 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $65.44 |
| 12/12 | 30/08/2026 | 84 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:23.01 | 3-12-12 | 12 |
| 20.4L | $92.59 |
| 8/9 | 07/06/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:21.78 | 2-9-8 | 4 |
| 24.7L | $46.88 |
| 3/4 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $41,899.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Bendezu | 54kg | 0:57.93 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $6.40 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 40 day letup. Resuming 8th of 12 at Kentucky on August 30 over 1408m, 9 len behind Just Buy It with 55kg at $96.98. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on September 19 over 1408m, 14 len behind Merited with 51.5kg at $13.62. Don't take too much notice of recent efforts. Promising galloper. Should go well.
Last Starts 41 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 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,264.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | H Luke Hoskins | 51.5kg | 1:23.13 | 11-11-9 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $13.62 |
| 8/12 | 30/08/2026 | 110 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Jim Graham | 55kg | 1:23.01 | 2-9-8 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $96.98 |
| 12/12 | 12/05/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 10-12-12 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $10.30 |
| 8/8 | 26/04/2026 | 50 | MDN 3U | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 2:01.41 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 52.4L | $11.82 |
| 3/5 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53kg | 1:42.80 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $17.50 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 230 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:09.18 | 4-7-4 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $61.90 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after 11 months ran second last of 8 at this track on September 26 over 1207m, 19 len behind White Cargo carrying 55kg at $5.19. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at this track on November 20 over 1609m, 12 len behind Chip Honcho with 54kg at $25.41. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 34 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 | 26/09/2026 | 310 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 55kg | 1:10.87 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 19.0L | $5.19 |
| 8/11 | 20/11/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 6-8-8 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $25.41 |
| 7/12 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SP | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:12.28 | 9-8-7 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $26.69 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Runhappy out of Maritimeconnection. Betting the best guide.

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 56kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis August 19 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Sinatra carrying 56kg at $4. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Oaklawn Park April 25 over 1609m, 7 len behind Nyquist Frequency carrying 56.5kg at $21.30. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 72 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 | 19/08/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,964.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:11.38 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/07/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:10.77 | 8-11-9 | 11 |
| 14.9L | $20.35 |
| 6/7 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:17.49 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/05/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:23.97 | 7-11-11 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $33.27 |
| 5/7 | 25/04/2026 | 209 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,224.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Good | L Quinonez | 56.5kg | 1:38.94 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $21.30 |
| 10/10 | 28/09/2025 | 133 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,156.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:23.98 | 7-10-10 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $16.82 |