Churchill Downs Race 11 - Race 11 - Mdn Special Weight
TIME IN MOTION (4) missed the frame on debut then progressed nicely at his second outing when in contention on the corner, finishing a nose from the winner in second at the end of 1710m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. CIRCADIAN (1) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 1.3 lengths away in third over 1609m at this track (Turf) when he was always up in the leading division. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. CARTOGRAPHY (2) finished out of the money two starts back then he settled well back and was beaten 5 lengths when seventh over 1609m at Keeneland Turf four weeks ago. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on September 24 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Okarito with 54kg at $3.45. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Kentucky on September 3 over 1609m, nose behind Pride Rock carrying 54kg at $8.42. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 24/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:36.39 | 7-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $3.45 |
| 2/11 | 03/09/2026 | 39 | MDN 2 | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:39.41 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.42 |
| 5/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:11.69 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $20.70 |
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on October 9 over 1609m, 5 len behind Cavalli with 54kg at $12.31. The start before that 4th of 12 at Churchill Downs on September 12 over 1609m, 15 len behind Coach Pope carrying 54kg at $17.52. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 09/10/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:37.27 | 9-11-7 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $12.31 |
| 4/12 | 12/09/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:35.77 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $17.52 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $18.91 |
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Speightstown out of Jocosity. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 9 at Saratoga Turf on August 8 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Oscar carrying 56kg at $7.65. Second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on September 17 over 1710m, nose behind Not For Long with 54kg at $3.19. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 40 | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:42.62 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.19 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:43.37 | 2-1-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.65 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 3 len behind Just Joe with 54kg at $36.45. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 1609m, 5 len behind Okarito carrying 54kg at $14.69. Will prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 24/09/2026 | 17 | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:36.39 | 2-3-8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $14.69 |
| 6/12 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:17.31 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $36.45 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 25 over 1609m, 6 len behind Mad Mo carrying 54.5kg at $20.80. Last start 3rd of 7 at Kentucky on September 9 over 1609m, 9 len behind Showa with 54kg at $25.07. Needs to do more.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/09/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:37.16 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $25.07 |
| 3/11 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:40.82 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $20.80 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Kentucky August 29 over 1609m, 9 len behind Jas with 54kg at $12.28. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Ellis Park Turf July 5 over 1609m, 11 len behind Agate with 54kg at $10.52. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 2 | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:37.12 | 11-7-7 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $12.28 |
| 3/12 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | Y | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:45.07 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $17.75 |
| 7/11 | 05/07/2026 | 73 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Dylan Silva Machado | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 10-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $10.52 |
| 5/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Dylan Silva Machado | 54kg | 1:06.00 | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $35.51 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Justify out of Gin Martini. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Munnings out of Seagrass. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1207m, 16 len behind Full Access with 54kg at $39.38. Second-up 4th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on October 9 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Cavalli with 54kg at $67.01. Solid claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 09/10/2026 | 49 | MDN 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | V Carrasco | 54kg | 1:37.27 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $67.01 |
| 9/11 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54kg | 1:11.59 | 11-9-9 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $39.38 |
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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He is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Kentucky September 3 over 1609m, 7 len behind Pride Rock carrying 54kg at $26.50. On debut sixth of 10 at Ellis Park Turf August 15 over 1609m, 4 len behind Caribbean Warrior carrying 54kg at $25.29. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 65 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 | 03/09/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:39.41 | 2-8-7 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $26.50 |
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:38.05 | 9-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $25.29 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by American Pharoah out of Catch My Fancy. Sure to be better for this hitout.