Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
QUEENS AMBITION (5) was well supported on debut last start and turned in a strong effort to finish third over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt). Likely improver who is expected to be in the finish. ERICA'S BEACH (8) did little and finished 15 lengths from the winner in 11th over 1207m at Keeneland last start, a less impressive effort than her seventh on debut at Kentucky the run before. Faces an easier assignment so she is sure to be prominent. SOUTHERN WAY (4) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing ninth last start over 1609m at this track (Dirt) seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Settles back early but winds up late. Among the main hopes. YUPAHA PRINCESS (2) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Kenneth G Mcpeek. By Corniche from Cofachiqui. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 7th of 11 at Keeneland on October 17 over 1207m, 14 len behind Dream Wave carrying 54kg at $10.57. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1106m, 9 len behind Speech And Drama with 54kg at $45.27. Prepared to risk today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 17/10/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM F 2 | $76,149.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:13.85 | 2-6-7 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $10.57 |
| 6/12 | 18/09/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM F 2 | $66,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:05.96 | 4-2-6 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $45.27 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:12.81 | 4-9-9 | 3 |
| 44.6L | $62.73 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Corniche out of Cofachiqui. Should be the focus of punters' attention.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early 8th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 24 over 1106m, 15 len behind Tahaluf carrying 54.5kg at $9.60. Last start 10th of 12 at Keeneland on October 23 over 1609m, 15 len behind Maddy Mania carrying 54kg at $27.97. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 22 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 | 23/10/2026 | 60 | MDN CLM F 2 | $79,023.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:40.94 | 2-8-10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $27.97 |
| 8/11 | 24/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:06.53 | 9-9-8 | 11 |
| 15.5L | $9.60 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1609m, 35 len behind Oh She Said Yes carrying 54kg at $21.96. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Ellis Park on August 17 over 1207m, 10 len behind Phantom Fire with 54kg at $2.28. Strong chance from a low draw.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 20/09/2026 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $127,778.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:37.75 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 35.8L | $21.96 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM F 2 | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SP | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | 1:12.65 | 8-4-2 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $2.28 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:07.14 | 10-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.44 |
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 51kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 11 at Keeneland on October 17 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Dream Wave with 49.5kg at $3.78. Probable improver with bright prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 17/10/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $76,149.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Yomar Ortiz (Jnr) | 49.5kg | 1:13.85 | 4-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.78 |
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 7th of 12 at this track on September 17 over 1207m, 14 len behind Loaded For Bear with 54kg at $11.65. Last start 8th of 10 at Keeneland on October 16 over 1408m, 31 len behind Revereign with 54kg at $44.73. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 16/10/2026 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $122,126.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:26.14 | 5-8-8 | 7 |
| 31.8L | $44.73 |
| 7/12 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $127,778.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:11.17 | 7-9-7 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $11.65 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, 7th of 11 at Kentucky on September 6 over 1308m, 6 len behind Without Hesitation carrying 54kg at $27.70. Second-up ran second last of 12 at Keeneland on October 9 over 1207m, 15 len behind Keep carrying 54kg at $6.55. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 36 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 | 09/10/2026 | 33 | MDN F 2 | $122,126.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:13.18 | 6-7-11 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $6.55 |
| 7/11 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:17.61 | 4-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $27.70 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 9th of 11 at Kentucky on September 9 over 1308m, 11 len behind Fancy Ferrari carrying 54kg at $22.72. Second-up ran second last of 10 at Keeneland on October 10 over 1408m, 58 len behind Dolly P carrying 54kg at $4.02. Big chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 10/10/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM F 2 | $76,149.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:30.42 | 5-9-9 | 1 |
| 58.1L | $4.02 |
| 9/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 11-10-9 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $22.72 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Hard Spun out of Relaxation. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 30 over 1106m, 3 len behind Shays Gray with 54.5kg at $4.70. Improvement to come and should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $34,483.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | 1:05.32 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.70 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Dialed In out of Lady Divine. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 4th of 7 at Colonial Downs on August 20 over 1006m, 8 len behind For The Money with 51kg at $36.40. Second-up ran last of 10 at Keeneland on October 16 over 1408m, 45 len behind Revereign with 54kg at $60.41. Others make more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 16/10/2026 | 57 | MDN F 2 | $122,126.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:26.14 | 1-10-10 | 9 |
| 45.1L | $60.41 |
| 4/7 | 20/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | Fast | Luis Fuenmayor | 51kg | 0:57.72 | 4-6-4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $36.40 |