Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
A LA VIE (1) showed good early dash when resuming last start and held on well to finish 2.25 lengths back in third over 1006m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf). Going up a level this time but she is good enough to play a major role. PEPPERMINT QUILL (2) is a daughter of Jack Christopher from the Group 3 winner Ladies Night who makes her debut. Profiles nicely for this and bold showing expected. SING THE BLUES (4) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last time over 1207m at this track (Dirt), beaten 7 lengths. Steps up a level but she is capable of running a bold race. JACKIE'S LIVELY (8) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Steven Asmussen. By Jackie's Warrior from Mor Lively. Worth watching for a betting push.
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
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Second-up. First start 5th of 12 at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1207m, 4 len behind Fast Amy with 54kg at $34.66. Returned from break held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on October 12 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Brightwater carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 25 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 | 12/10/2026 | 71 | MDN F 2 | $45,977.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 0:56.03 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/12 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:11.29 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $34.66 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old filly (Jack Christopher - Ladies Night) making her debut. Profiles nicely for this.
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old filly who is first starter by Connect out of Cranberry Cove. Looks sure to measure up.
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, ran second last of 9 at this track on September 27 over 1509m, 38 len behind Foxiest carrying 51.5kg at $60.31. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 40 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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| 8/9 | 27/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Miguel Fernandez | 51.5kg | 1:29.78 | 6-9-8 | 1 |
| 38.0L | $60.31 |
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.
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Maxfield out of Duplicate. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Jackie's Warrior out of Mor Lively. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Upstart out of Dilmunia. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.