Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Mdn Special Weight
LITHOS (6) is a two-start maiden who was unplaced on debut then improved to finish second last time over 1609m in Listed grade at Delaware Park (Dirt), beaten 3 lengths. Has a strong finish. Heading in the right direction and looks the one to beat. STEVE WOOD (7) returned last time with a solid second at Keeneland (Dirt) over 1308m after being in the firing line on the corner. Likely improver with bright prospects. GUN FOR GLORY (4) finished second, beaten 4 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1509m at this track (Dirt) after he was prominent at the bend. Suitably placed to crack the maiden win. BARREL ROLL (2) finished third last time over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt), beaten 6 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Sure to be thereabouts.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Keeneland on October 2 over 1207m, 6 len behind Kingside with 54kg at $7.67. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:11.61 | 8-6-8 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $7.67 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 9 at Saratoga on August 22 over 1308m, 10 len behind American History carrying 56kg at $20.10. Second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Keeneland on October 4 over 1710m, 6 len behind Damavand carrying 54kg at $9.74. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 04/10/2026 | 43 | MDN 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:44.57 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $9.74 |
| 5/9 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:17.55 | 7-4-5 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $20.10 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 5th of 9 at this track on September 24 over 1207m, 6 len behind Fusta with 54kg at $7.23. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 42 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 | 24/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $104,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:11.18 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $7.23 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Third race start. Promising on debut sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track on May 25 over 1106m, 7 len behind Hey Tuff Guy carrying 54kg at $7.48. Went for a break before returning held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on September 26 over 1509m, 4 len behind Staunch carrying 54kg at $6.35. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/09/2026 | 124 | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.35 |
| 2/8 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:04.77 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $7.48 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on September 5 over 1710m, 7 len behind Pass On By with 56kg at $34.41. Last start 2nd of 7 in stakes class at Delaware Park at Delaware Park on October 3 over 1609m, 3 len behind Full Access carrying 53.5kg at $11.50. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/10/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $215,517.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | M | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | 1:39.93 | 7-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $11.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:44.95 | 9-6-6 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $34.41 |
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last start at Keeneland and fitter for debut run. Watch betting.
Last Starts 25 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 | 11/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | SP | Miguel Fernandez | 51.5kg | 1:17.82 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $26.25 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 8th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on October 9 over 1609m, 7 len behind Oscar Cheer with 54kg at $13.06. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:36.47 | 6-9-8 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $13.06 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Olympiad out of Two Shakes. Maybe later.