Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Mdn Claiming
WEDELIA (1) remains a maiden after four runs. Was one of the favoured runners last time but could only manage to finish tenth over 2112m at Kentucky (Turf). This looks a nice race so expect her to be right in the finish. RHAPSODY IN BLUE (8) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten 2.75 lengths into second over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt) when she was always up in the leading division. Meeting a deeper field this time but she can win if at her best. BLACK MAGIC RIVER (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. LITTLE BIT ANGEL (9) returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a eighth over 1710m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Rates highly on best form and a bright return wouldn't surprise.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 61-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Kentucky on September 7 over 2112m, 24 len behind Episist with 55kg at $3.17. Before that 4th of 7 at Saratoga on August 5 over 1609m, 7 len behind Maria Louise carrying 55kg at $2.81. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/09/2026 | 33 | MDN FM 3U | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 2:10.39 | 8-6-10 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $3.17 |
| 4/7 | 05/08/2026 | 40 | MDN FM 3U | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:38.23 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $2.81 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.98 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.17 |
| 4/11 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.55 | 10-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $8.12 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Midshipman - Wild Story) making her debut. A bold showing is on the cards.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after six months 5th of 7 at this track on September 24 over 1207m, 8 len behind That's A Benjamin carrying 55kg at $7.54. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Oaklawn Park on February 5 over 1207m, 4 len behind Private Debbie carrying 55kg at $3.90. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/09/2026 | 182 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $100,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | 1:10.61 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $7.54 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:46.23 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:11.65 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/02/2026 | 40 | MDN F 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55kg | 1:12.02 | 4-1-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54.5kg | 1:10.85 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $4.70 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 6th of 12 at this track on September 25 over 1207m, 10 len behind Critikal Sense with 55kg at $12.68. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 25/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:10.84 | 11-9-6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $12.68 |
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 53kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 10th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on December 12 over 1207m, 14 len behind Brunia with 55.5kg at $47.20. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Colonial Downs on September 10 2025 over 1408m, 30 len behind Luv Your Neighbor with 54kg at $31.10. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 330 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 | 12/12/2025 | 93 | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 55.5kg | 1:12.83 | 10-10-10 | 12 |
| 14.8L | $47.20 |
| 7/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | SP | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:23.85 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 30.6L | $31.10 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Cloud Computing out of Something Fierce. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Cesar Orantes
Weight: 52kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 7 at Keeneland on October 14 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Christy with 52.5kg at $5.92. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 24 over 1207m, 5 len behind Ships Inn with 54.5kg at $30.20. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/10/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,023.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Cesar Orantes | 52.5kg | 1:11.49 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.92 |
| 3/9 | 24/08/2026 | 49 | MDN FM 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | 1:11.16 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $30.20 |
| 7/8 | 06/07/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:40.47 | 2-6-7 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $34.70 |
| 3/6 | 09/06/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:43.32 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $19.30 |
| 4/6 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | MDN F 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 55kg | 1:42.81 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $12.10 |
| 10/10 | 18/04/2026 | 87 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | 1:28.47 | 9-9-10 | 9 |
| 15.2L | $109.76 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf June 21 over 1710m, 17 len behind Maverick Queen with 53.5kg at $9.37. On debut sixth of 11 at this track May 7 over 1207m, 8 len behind Don't Even carrying 53.5kg at $7.61. Definite top-three contender.
Last Starts 139 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 | 21/06/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $96,234.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:41.39 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $9.37 |
| 6/8 | 03/06/2026 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:09.60 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $13.24 |
| 6/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:09.75 | 7-8-6 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $7.61 |
Jockey: Yarmarie L. Correa
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Turfway Park February 12 over 1609m, 29 len behind Mother Green with 54.5kg at $4.89. On debut second of 12 at Turfway Park December 19 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Resist with 54kg at $22.56. Major upset if she won.
Last Starts 268 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 12/02/2026 | 55 | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:40.71 | 7-11-11 | 12 |
| 29.8L | $4.89 |
| 2/12 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:17.97 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $22.56 |