Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Mdn Special Weight
OCELLI (5) is back after a break of ten weeks. At the last run before the layoff he finished ninth over 2012m in the G1 Travers Stakes at Saratoga (Dirt). Has ability and can get off the mark. RYU (9) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 2.75 lengths from the winner in second over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt). Improver who looks a major player. COMPREHENSIVE (3) made progress last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1710m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KELZ (7) was prominent at the corner and finished third last time over 1710m at Keeneland Turf (Turf), beaten 2.5 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing.

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 62 days. First-up 6th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 19 over 1811m, 4 len behind Banksy's with 53.5kg at $34.23. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at Kentucky on September 3 over 2414m, 6 len behind Lahainaluna carrying 55kg at $22.68. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 03/09/2026 | 46 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 55kg | 2:30.30 | 8-4-3 | 11 |
| 6.1L | $22.68 |
| 6/10 | 19/07/2026 | 232 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Good | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:49.30 | 2-5-6 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $34.23 |
| 7/11 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:36.64 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $8.08 |
| 4/12 | 25/10/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:49.97 | 9-6-4 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $14.13 |
| 5/12 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:35.23 | 12-7-5 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $50.56 |
| 11/12 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:37.12 | 12-11-11 | 3 |
| 35.9L | $29.97 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 45 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on September 20 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Quick Pick carrying 54.5kg at $4.78. The run before that 7th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 8 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Vaporetti carrying 53.5kg at $3.37. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
Last Starts 46 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 | 20/09/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:40.91 | 9-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.78 |
| 7/12 | 08/08/2026 | 52 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:40.09 | 5-1-7 | 12 |
| 3.4L | $3.37 |
| 3/10 | 17/06/2026 | 39 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 2:26.30 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.61 |
| 3/12 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:46.26 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.93 |
| 2/11 | 11/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.34 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:33.92 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on September 20 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Quick Pick with 54.5kg at $7.69. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Keeneland Turf on October 16 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Moviestar Handsome carrying 54.5kg at $5.35. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/10/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:46.70 | 7-2-3 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $5.35 |
| 3/10 | 20/09/2026 | 176 | MDN 3U | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:40.91 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $7.69 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:51.61 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/11 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $9.40 |
| 2/12 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $87.10 |
| 9/12 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 11-9-9 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 45 day let-up. First-up 2nd of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 8 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Vaporetti carrying 56kg at $24.08. Second-up 6th of 10 at this track on September 20 over 1710m, 6 len behind Quick Pick with 56kg at $5.35. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 20/09/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:40.91 | 1-3-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $5.35 |
| 2/12 | 08/08/2026 | 616 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:40.09 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $24.08 |
| 6/11 | 30/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | 1:43.52 | 11-7-6 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $85.50 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 2nd of 9 at Keeneland on October 16 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Okefenokee carrying 54.5kg at $7.51. Improvement to come and should go well.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/10/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:47.34 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $7.51 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 27 over 1811m, 9 len behind Don's Winner carrying 54.5kg at $13.57. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:50.09 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $13.57 |

Jockey: Danilo Grisales Rave
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 45-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on September 20 over 1710m, 15 len behind Quick Pick carrying 56kg at $70.20. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Belterra Park Turf on August 22 over 1710m, 10 len behind Ur Benja with 56.5kg at $9.90. This is outside his grasp.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/09/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Eder Luis Martinez | 56kg | 1:40.91 | 3-10-10 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $70.20 |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $18,545.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Eder Luis Martinez | 56.5kg | 1:43.03 | 8-5-2 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $9.90 |
| 2/6 | 29/07/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $18,868.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Eder Luis Martinez | 56.5kg | 1:36.66 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $33.10 |
| 5/5 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $18,131.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | SP | Guillermo Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:44.89 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,131.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Eder Luis Martinez | 56.5kg | 1:13.26 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $14.10 |