Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Claiming
NATIONAL FOREST (2) was 5 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt) last time following a minor placing on debut the run before. Should be prominent from the outset. Rates highly on debut effort and should go well. DARK SKY (3) stepped out on his debut over 1308m at this track (Dirt) seven weeks ago and finished seventh, beaten 11 lengths. Expected to improve and will pay to follow up. FROSTY JACK (5) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of B H Cox. By Jack Christopher from Frost Lake. Respect any positive move in betting. LOWCOUNTRY PROMISE (6) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Peter Eurton. By Vekoma from Broadway Diner. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Free Drop Billy out of Happy Honeymoon. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 12 at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Jokester with 54kg at $5.31. Last start 6th of 10 at Keeneland on October 2 over 1207m, 5 len behind Kingside carrying 54kg at $1.71. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 35 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 | 02/10/2026 | 42 | MDN 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:11.61 | 2-4-6 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $1.71 |
| 2/12 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:11.43 | 11-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $5.31 |
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
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At debut, 7th of 9 at this track on September 19 over 1308m, 11 len behind Just For Pipa carrying 54kg at $23.20. Improver worth following up in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $172,414.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:18.44 | 6-8-7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $23.20 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Charlatan out of Cozzette. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Jack Christopher out of Frost Lake. Sure to be well fancied.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Vekoma out of Broadway Diner. Nice profile and a bold showing is on the cards.
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Lexitonian out of Girl From Tyrone having his first start. Should be ready to fire.