Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
HAZY HORIZON (3) was only a nose from the winner in second last time out in a small field over 1106m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) at the first run of the campaign. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Among the leading chances. FOOLIN (6) is yet to break through after three career starts. Managed to fill a minor placing at Saratoga Turf (Turf) two starts back before finishing fifth over 1207m at Belmont Park (Dirt) last time. Likely to play a major role. TWILLO (7) is appearing for the first time. By Twirling Candy and comes from the Brian A Lynch stable. Bold showing expected. TIMELAPSE (4) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 6 lengths from the winner in fifth at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1106m. Not to be discounted.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Yaupon out of And She's Gone. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Yaupon out of Cactus Copy. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut 3rd of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1006m, 5 len behind Shining Moment with 54kg at $5.43. Went for a break before returning held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on September 27 over 1106m, nose behind Yacht Master with 54kg at $3.38. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/09/2026 | 129 | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:04.28 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.38 |
| 3/10 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 0:56.75 | 10-4-3 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $5.43 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 5th of 7 at Churchill Downs on September 27 over 1106m, 6 len behind Yacht Master carrying 54kg at $14.39. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:04.28 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $14.39 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Olympiad out of Oaks Lily. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at Belmont Park on September 30 over 1207m, 7 len behind Mission Integrity with 56kg at $4.33. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Saratoga Turf on August 30 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Cactus Closer carrying 56kg at $2.63. Capable of more – 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 |
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| 5/7 | 30/09/2026 | 31 | MDN 2 | $143,678.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:10.50 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 30/08/2026 | 36 | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:01.78 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:11.69 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $4.17 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Twirling Candy out of Willa. Should be the focus of punters' attention.
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Olympiad out of Valentia Island. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Olympiad out of My Lady Emma. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.