Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
OSCAR'S CANDY (4) made his debut last start at a big quote but defied the market to grab second, beaten 2.75 lengths, over 1106m at Keeneland (Dirt). Has upside and can open his account. I LIKE TO PARTY (5) is a colt by Life Is Good from the stakes-winner Lady Aces on debut. Strong profile and should play a role in the finish. DRAIN THE BOURBON (1) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 6 lengths from the winner in seventh at Keeneland (Dirt) over 1207m. Fitter and with blinkers applied he makes plenty of appeal. WITH YOU (2) had good support on debut but ran below expectations when third over 1308m at Keeneland (Dirt). Better for that outing and is expected to run well.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Keeneland on October 2 over 1207m, 6 len behind Kingside with 54kg at $42.80. Open to plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 02/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:11.61 | 5-9-7 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $42.80 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 3rd in a small field at Keeneland on October 22 over 1308m, 12 len behind Borax carrying 54kg at $2.44. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening his account.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/10/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $112,069.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:17.46 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $2.44 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Speaker's Corner out of War Of The States. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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At debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Keeneland on October 23 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind T V Time Out with 51.5kg at $23.95. Can build upon that bright start to his career.
Last Starts 20 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 | 23/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Fast | Miguel Fernandez | 51.5kg | 1:05.14 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $23.95 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Life Is Good out of Lady Aces. No surprise to see him in the finish.
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Authentic out of My Due Process. Respect any positive market lead.