Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Claiming
SWIFT SPEED (2) will find this a little easier than her second on debut three-and-a-half weeks ago, beaten 2 lengths at the end of 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt). Jumps from a good draw so she shouldn't be a maiden for long. VIAGGIO (4) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish eighth at her latest appearance over 1609m at Keeneland Turf (Turf). This looks a nice race so expect her to be right in the finish. STORMED OFF (8) has been in the betting at both starts but hasn't managed to live up to market expectations. Most recently finished fifth over 1609m at Keeneland Turf (Turf), beaten 9 lengths. Worth including. GREATEST BLAZE (9) was in the firing line on the corner and finished second last time over 1207m at this track (Dirt), beaten 0.8 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Keeneland on October 15 over 1207m, 2 len behind Hormesis carrying 54kg at $9.88. Shows ability and can open the account this time.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/10/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $93,391.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Good | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:12.23 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $9.88 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on September 20 over 1308m, 6 len behind Don't Tell Mom with 54kg at $15.87. Before that 4th of 12 at Ellis Park on August 23 over 1609m, 6 len behind Ever Forward with 54kg at $11.53. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/09/2026 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:18.00 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $15.87 |
| 4/12 | 23/08/2026 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:39.76 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $11.53 |
| 5/10 | 24/07/2026 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:02.08 | 3-5-5 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $4.79 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 0:58.75 | 7-5-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $13.87 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently 8th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on October 10 over 1609m, 9 len behind Tannhauser carrying 54kg at $8.42. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Kentucky on September 5 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Monique En Vol with 54kg at $2.81. Strong chance from a low draw.
Last Starts 28 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 | 10/10/2026 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:39.30 | 7-7-8 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $8.42 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:36.19 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.81 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:02.08 | 10-10-8 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $5.39 |
Jockey: Johan Rosado
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Epicenter out of Montana Pretty. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Essential Quality out of Break Curfew. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, ran second last of 8 at Keeneland on October 14 over 1308m, 14 len behind Psalm Beauty with 54kg at $30.84. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/10/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:17.88 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $30.84 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, got back early 5th of 10 at Kentucky on August 29 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Duty Bound with 53.5kg at $7.06. Second-up 5th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on October 10 over 1609m, 9 len behind Global Unrest carrying 54kg at $6.42. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/10/2026 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:37.96 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $6.42 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2026 | - | ALLOW F 2 | $356,633.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:18.12 | 9-9-5 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $7.06 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 45-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on September 23 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Soul Of The Night carrying 54kg at $7.87. The race before that 6th of 9 at Ellis Park on July 26 over 1609m, 16 len behind Stripe Show carrying 54kg at $7.50. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 23/09/2026 | 59 | MDN CLM F 2 | $104,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:11.30 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.87 |
| 6/9 | 26/07/2026 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:39.39 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 0:58.75 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $5.63 |
Jockey: Danilo Grisales Rave
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Shancelot out of Meet Your Maker. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Tapit out of Wholelottashakin. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 4th of 11 at this track on September 23 over 1207m, 7 len behind Soul Of The Night carrying 54kg at $14.70. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $104,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:11.30 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $14.70 |
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park All Weather on October 4 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind Cynster with 54.5kg at $3.60. Sure to take a lot from that experience and makes plenty of appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $64,655.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 0:57.86 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |