Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Mdn Claiming
CAN'T STOP WILLIS (2) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for second last start over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt), making it two minor placings in a row. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. CRAZY DIAMOND (7) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then didn't feature last start when 12 lengths away in fifth over 1609m at Meadowlands. Steps up a level but he is good enough to take this out. WYTHEVILLE (10) is a three-year-old gelding by Mckinzie out of Tap Til Dawn stepping out on debut for the W A Ward stable. Worth including if well in commission. BERNIEDOTT (8) made progress last time out, finishing 8 lengths from the winner in third over 1207m at this track. Likely improver so plenty to like about his chances.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Upstart out of Harlan's Rose. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Keeneland on October 8 over 1408m, 5 len behind Phantom Slayer carrying 56kg at $6.71. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on September 17 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind Act Of Parliament with 56kg at $25.04. Leading chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/10/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $68,966.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:24.77 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $6.71 |
| 2/11 | 17/09/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | 1:18.07 | 2-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $25.04 |
| 4/7 | 23/08/2026 | 73 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,579.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:43.65 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.58 |
| 3/7 | 11/06/2026 | 47 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56.5kg | 1:46.64 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.67 |
| 4/7 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,224.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Good | Joseph C Bealmear | 56.5kg | 1:38.94 | 2-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $4.90 |
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | 351 | MDN CLM 3U | $49,491.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 56kg | 1:11.24 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.20 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
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Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on September 25 over 1207m, 15 len behind Native Brew with 56kg at $26.81. Second-up ran last of 8 at Keeneland on October 23 over 1308m, 41 len behind Boss' Deed with 56kg at $20.25. Needs plenty of luck.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/10/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,149.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Jimenez | 56kg | 1:18.39 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 41.1L | $20.25 |
| 7/9 | 25/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $100,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jj Meza | 56kg | 1:09.04 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $26.81 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last in a small field at this track on June 21 over 1509m, 47 len behind Rugged Love with 53.5kg at $39.76. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 138 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:29.90 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 47.6L | $39.76 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Keeneland on October 11 over 1710m, 15 len behind Bourbonkoma carrying 54.5kg at $41.73. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on June 21 over 1207m, 8 len behind Captain Mercury carrying 53.5kg at $76.09. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 11/10/2026 | 85 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,149.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SP | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:46.67 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $41.73 |
| 6/12 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:10.77 | 9-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $32.18 |
| 4/10 | 21/06/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:10.50 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $76.09 |
| 6/7 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:05.48 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $47.36 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 7 at Ellis Park on August 23 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Prince Of Light carrying 54kg at $10.06. Last start ran last in a small field at this track on September 23 over 1308m, 24 len behind Hodl Hard carrying 55kg at $5.51. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 23/09/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:17.49 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $5.51 |
| 4/7 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $44,579.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 1:11.88 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $10.06 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at Monmouth Park on September 7 over 1673m, 8 len behind First Mover with 56.5kg at $2.90. Last start 5th of 7 at Meadowlands on October 3 over 1609m, 12 len behind Housing Market with 56.5kg at $9.10. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/10/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $49,533.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FM | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 56.5kg | 1:37.80 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $9.10 |
| 4/4 | 07/09/2026 | 204 | MDN 3U | $63,889.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 1:42.04 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 15/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | M | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:43.97 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $6.70 |
| 3/5 | 11/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:37.46 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.60 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $105,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:44.47 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 05/11/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:35.32 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.15 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Keeneland on October 8 over 1408m, 12 len behind Phantom Slayer carrying 55kg at $23.14. The start before that 9th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on September 3 over 1609m, 9 len behind Mcginnis carrying 52kg at $10.20. Might need easier race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/10/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $68,966.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | D Cannon | 55kg | 1:24.77 | 3-6-4 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $23.14 |
| 9/12 | 03/09/2026 | 58 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | W Meeks | 52kg | 1:35.54 | 5-10-9 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $10.20 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:38.91 | 2-8-6 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $28.50 |
| 5/9 | 15/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | 1:09.52 | 1-5-5 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding (Mckinzie - Tap Til Dawn) making his debut. Looks ready to run a big race.