Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
WE BE MISCHIEF (3) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt) when second, beaten 2.25 lengths. Jumps from a good draw so he should pay to follow. MOJACAR (7) resumes from a spell of nine months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Ready to find winning form. NOMOLIMBO (5) went forward from the low draw last start and sat on the pace before sticking on well to finish second over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. ALWORTH (10) missed the frame on debut then improved last time when 0.3 lengths away in second over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt). Should settle in the leading division. Further improvement is likely.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Not This Time out of Sarood. Sure to be better for this run.
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 8th of 10 at Keeneland on October 11 over 1207m, 12 len behind Jozempic carrying 55kg at $8.71. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/10/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SP | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:11.25 | 5-8-8 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $8.71 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Keeneland on October 11 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Jozempic carrying 55kg at $5.58. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/10/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:11.25 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.58 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on September 19 over 1408m, 2 len behind Merited carrying 55kg at $1.81. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 20 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Grande Sorpreso with 54.5kg at $1.60. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn't hurt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 19/09/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,264.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:23.13 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.81 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.97 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 5/6 | 17/07/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:01.40 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.54 |
| 2/12 | 28/06/2026 | 106 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 0:56.81 | 9-7-2 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $4.31 |
| 2/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:08.73 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 46 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on September 13 over 1308m, 7 len behind Big Jake carrying 56kg at $77.94. The start before that 4th of 9 at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Find No Fault with 56kg at $40.60. Worth following up.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13/09/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $77.94 |
| 4/9 | 21/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:38.21 | 6-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $40.60 |
| 5/10 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | 1:22.86 | 2-7-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $21.98 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Javier Castellano | 56.5kg | 1:42.93 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $27.49 |
| 4/6 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Francisco Arrieta | 56.5kg | 1:35.76 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $50.13 |
| 6/8 | 19/04/2026 | 134 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:47.02 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $20.32 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Fairgrounds February 14 over 1207m, 7 len behind Trouble Calling carrying 54.5kg at $3.40. On debut third of 11 at Fairgrounds January 17 over 1207m, 9 len behind Knock It Off with 54.5kg at $1.80. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 258 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 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:09.18 | 9-4-3 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 11-10-3 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last in a small field at Gulfstream Park on May 16 over 1408m, 26 len behind Project Pat with 55.5kg at $7.70. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $94,972.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:23.65 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 26.8L | $7.70 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 11 at this track on September 13 over 1308m, 15 len behind Big Jake carrying 55kg at $22.99. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Keeneland on October 3 over 1408m, 0.3 len behind Commentate carrying 55kg at $18.80. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
Last Starts 27 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 | 03/10/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:28.19 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $18.80 |
| 6/11 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:15.60 | 11-4-6 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $22.99 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Keeneland on October 16 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Dontworryboutnothn carrying 55kg at $4.80. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 16/10/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $79,023.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:11.18 | 5-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Liam's Map out of Hot Novel. Betting can tell the tale.