Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
WON'TCATCHMECRYAN (9) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1207m at Keeneland after being prominent at the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. OUR PATRICIA ANN (1) is a two-year-old filly facing the starter for the first time. Out of Group 3 winner Jean Elizabeth. Is one of the main hopes. CORTINA GOLD (3) ran a better race last start at her second appearance, finishing second over 1006m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf). Progressive type with strong claims. CRUISING AGAIN (4) could only manage to finish eighth, beaten 13 lengths, at her latest appearance over 1609m at this track (Turf). Solid top-three chance on her best figures.
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Into Mischief out of Jean Elizabeth. Bold showing expected
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 11 at Ellis Park on August 22 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Harmoniously carrying 54kg at $3.43. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Churchill Downs on September 27 over 1509m, 13 len behind Foxiest carrying 54kg at $7.23. Sure to be about the money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/09/2026 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:29.78 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $7.23 |
| 5/11 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:12.32 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.43 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs on September 11 over 1207m, 12 len behind Prosecco with 54kg at $14.24. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on October 12 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Falling Creek with 54.5kg at $4.40. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 24 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 | 12/10/2026 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $45,977.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 0:56.17 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 8/11 | 11/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:12.20 | 2-5-8 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $14.24 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at this track on September 18 over 1609m, 13 len behind Make It Skate carrying 54kg at $5.94. Before that 6th of 9 at Saratoga on August 29 over 1207m, 7 len behind Virabhadrasana with 56kg at $4.95. Can do much better.
Last Starts 48 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 | 18/09/2026 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 1:34.40 | 4-5-8 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $5.94 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2026 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:11.52 | 4-4-6 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $4.95 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SP | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:11.69 | 2-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $3.88 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Into Mischief out of Keertana. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
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First-starter by Into Mischief out of Swirl. Respect any positive market lead.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Keeneland on October 8 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Hot Fries carrying 54kg at $27.36. The run before that 6th of 11 at Kentucky on September 9 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Fancy Ferrari carrying 54kg at $25.33. In the finish last time and should go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 08/10/2026 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:12.69 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $27.36 |
| 6/11 | 09/09/2026 | 46 | MDN F 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $25.33 |
| 6/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | H Luke Hoskins | 50kg | 1:02.83 | 1-6-6 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $8.19 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Essential Quality out of Zamzam. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start. First start ran last of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on July 10 over 1106m, 19 len behind Crack On with 54kg at $32.29. Returned from break 7th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on October 12 over 1006m, 7 len behind Brightwater carrying 54.5kg at $27.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 12/10/2026 | 94 | MDN F 2 | $45,977.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | O Mojica | 54.5kg | 0:56.03 | 4-6-7 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $27.60 |
| 12/12 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | J S Jr Rocco | 54kg | 1:03.22 | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $32.29 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 21 over 1710m, 18 len behind Golden Siren with 56kg at $16.82. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 76 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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| 8/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:43.61 | 4-8-8 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $16.82 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at Kentucky on September 6 over 1308m, 5 len behind Songadeewin with 54kg at $4.63. Second-up 4th of 12 at Belmont Park Inner Turf on October 15 over 1207m, 4 len behind That's Not Nice carrying 56kg at $6.19. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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 |
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| 4/12 | 15/10/2026 | 39 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $114,943.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:09.58 | 4-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.19 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $138,889.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:18.41 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.63 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Omaha Beach out of Jazz Lady. Maybe later.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 24 over 1106m, 3 len behind Worth The Mischief with 54kg at $5.10. Second-up 4th of 12 at Kentucky on September 9 over 1308m, 6 len behind Medinah carrying 54kg at $2.63. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 57 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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| 4/12 | 09/09/2026 | 47 | MDN F 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:17.16 | 5-3-4 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $2.63 |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:02.08 | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Central Banker out of Shelley Ann. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.