Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
CITY OF ROME (2) has not raced since his debut back on August 7 when he finished 11th over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt). Will have a lot more to offer this time. CLONMACNOISE (6) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 4 lengths away in third over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt) when he was prominent throughout. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to take this out. FARROKH (10) has been in the betting at both starts but hasn't managed to break through. Most recently finished 11th over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt), beaten 21 lengths. Right in the mix. JOE JOE DUDE (1) has been in the placings two times from eight outings. Last start finished seventh over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt). Has a solid record here with two top-three finishes to his name. In the mix.
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
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Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at Keeneland on October 7 over 1207m, 13 len behind Ez Pal carrying 54kg at $18.87. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track on September 11 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Don't Kick Me carrying 54kg at $11.48. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/10/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 2 | $79,023.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:12.65 | 1-5-7 | 9 |
| 13.9L | $18.87 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 2 | $93,056.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:12.89 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $11.48 |
| 6/12 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:02.11 | 4-3-6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $29.45 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 2 | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | M | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:06.01 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.57 |
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM 2 | $97,242.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:06.23 | 1-8-8 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $2.94 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 2 | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:52.59 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.89 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, ran second last of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on September 29 over 1006m, 15 len behind Practical Rose with 54.5kg at $10.40. Capable of plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 29/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 54.5kg | 0:56.50 | 7-5-8 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $10.40 |
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Known Agenda out of Arch Of Mischief. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 10 at Keeneland on October 7 over 1207m, 4 len behind Ez Pal with 51.5kg at $14.05. Encouraging effort on debut but this might be too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/10/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $79,023.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Miguel Fernandez | 51.5kg | 1:12.65 | 8-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $14.05 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Midshipman out of Summer Fling. Market will be an invaluable guide.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Keen Ice out of Siesta Time. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Known Agenda out of Harbour Island. Maybe later.
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on September 16 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Modern carrying 54kg at $8.55. Last start ran second last of 12 at Keeneland on October 15 over 1408m, 21 len behind When I Go carrying 54kg at $3.86. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 15/10/2026 | 29 | MDN 2 | $122,126.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:24.94 | 4-8-11 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $3.86 |
| 7/12 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $127,778.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:11.62 | 10-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $8.55 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1106m, 9 len behind Ciarlatano with 54kg at $10.35. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on September 20 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind No Autographs carrying 54kg at $4.38. Others are much more appealing.
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 |
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| 2/10 | 20/09/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $79,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:18.72 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.38 |
| 5/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:02.48 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $10.35 |