Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
SALTY VIKING (4) should be peaking now after finishing second over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt) last time at the third run of the campaign. Well placed and should go well again. MO OCTANE (5) turned in a moderate effort on debut last start when fourth at this track (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten 6 lengths. Has upside and deserves another chance. MOYCULLEN (6) is a two-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at Keeneland (Dirt) over 1408m, beaten 10 lengths. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come. CHARGING FORCE (1) stepped out on his debut over 1207m at this track (Dirt) eight weeks ago and finished tenth, beaten 8 lengths. Should be thereabouts.
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 10th of 12 at this track on September 16 over 1207m, 8 len behind Modern with 54kg at $15.23. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 56 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 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $127,778.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54kg | 1:11.62 | 8-10-10 | 12 |
| 8.9L | $15.23 |
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, 7th of 12 at Keeneland on October 15 over 1408m, 14 len behind When I Go with 54kg at $66.41. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 27 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 | 15/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $122,126.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Good | Asa Espinoza | 54kg | 1:24.94 | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $66.41 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Girvin out of Missed Opportunity. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 51kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 12 at Keeneland on October 15 over 1408m, 6 len behind When I Go carrying 49.5kg at $13.28. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kentucky on September 9 over 1308m, 2.75 len behind Blaring Ambition carrying 54kg at $7.66. Can take this out.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 15/10/2026 | 36 | MDN 2 | $122,126.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Good | Yomar Ortiz (Jnr) | 49.5kg | 1:24.94 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $13.28 |
| 2/10 | 09/09/2026 | 17 | MDN 2 | $138,889.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:17.56 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $7.66 |
| 7/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:02.48 | 7-8-7 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $31.86 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 4th of 8 at this track on October 25 over 1207m, 6 len behind Karajan carrying 54kg at $16.13. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure up.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $132,184.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:10.53 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $16.13 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start. Promising on debut 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park on July 11 over 1207m, 4 len behind Crossfire carrying 54kg at $10.45. Returned from break 5th of 12 at Keeneland on October 15 over 1408m, 10 len behind When I Go carrying 54kg at $20.85. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 15/10/2026 | 96 | MDN 2 | $122,126.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:24.94 | 11-6-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $20.85 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SP | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:12.29 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $10.45 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Rock Your World out of Malibu Twist. Maybe later.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Complexity out of Chinkara (USD $ 55,000 (Keeneland - USA 2024 November Breeding Stock Sale) purchase). Sure to be better for this outing.