Churchill Downs Race 10 - Race 10 - Mdn Special Weight
UPPITY (8) finished second on debut three-and-a-half months ago, beaten 1.75 lengths over 1207m at Colonial Downs (Dirt), and has not been produced since. Likely improver and should be in the finish again. ENERGY FLOWS (1) could only manage sixth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1710m at Keeneland, beaten 4.5 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. PEARL LAKE (5) was 6 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt) last time following a minor placing on debut the run before. Backmarker who keeps coming. Among the chances this time. JOY OF LIFE (10) raced on the speed last time but couldn't finish the race off and clocked-in fifth over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt). Appeals as a top-four contender.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Keeneland on October 7 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Jump Seat with 54kg at $9.02. The race before that 6th of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 21 over 1710m, 7 len behind Golden Siren with 56kg at $5.19. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
Last Starts 29 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 | 07/10/2026 | 47 | MDN F 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:45.86 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $9.02 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:43.61 | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $5.19 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SP | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:11.69 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.12 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 0:57.96 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $13.69 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 5th of 12 at Keeneland on October 3 over 1207m, 10 len behind Right In Time with 54kg at $10. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/10/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:11.57 | 11-10-5 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on September 13 over 1609m, 8 len behind High Speed Reed carrying 54kg at $16.68. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Ellis Park on August 23 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Ever Forward with 54kg at $20.64. Has failed to show enough.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 13/09/2026 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:38.61 | 2-5-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $16.68 |
| 3/12 | 23/08/2026 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:39.76 | 9-3-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $20.64 |
| 4/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | SP | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:18.14 | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $10.96 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 10 at Saratoga on August 1 over 1207m, 23 len behind Life Changing with 56kg at $21.94. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 96 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 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:10.51 | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $21.94 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 3rd of 11 at Kentucky on September 9 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Fancy Ferrari carrying 54kg at $33.65. Last start 4th of 11 at Keeneland on October 8 over 1207m, 6 len behind Hot Fries with 54kg at $6.24. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 08/10/2026 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:12.69 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.24 |
| 3/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 8-6-3 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $33.65 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on September 13 over 1609m, 5 len behind High Speed Reed with 54kg at $4.59. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 53 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 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:38.61 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.59 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start. First start 3rd of 9 at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1308m, 4 len behind Crazy Hot Mess carrying 54kg at $2.09. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 11 at this track on September 13 over 1609m, 11 len behind High Speed Reed carrying 54kg at $4.58. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 13/09/2026 | 63 | MDN F 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:38.61 | 4-4-5 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $4.58 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:18.14 | 5-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.09 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd in a small field at Colonial Downs on July 24 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Cyber Spy with 54kg at $1.80. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $126,996.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:10.91 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Olympiad out of Ruby Trust. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Keeneland on October 8 over 1207m, 6 len behind Hot Fries carrying 54kg at $4.49. The start before that 4th of 10 at Saratoga on September 5 over 1408m, 8 len behind Rum Twist with 56kg at $9.74. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 08/10/2026 | 33 | MDN F 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:12.69 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $4.49 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:24.28 | 8-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $9.74 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:16.62 | 1-3-3 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $17.48 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 6th of 11 at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1408m, 13 len behind Miss Anna carrying 54kg at $14.11. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on September 13 over 1609m, 4 len behind High Speed Reed with 54kg at $12.17. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 53 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 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:38.61 | 5-2-2 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $12.17 |
| 6/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:23.66 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $14.11 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Olympiad out of Cerce Cay. Sure to be better for this experience.