Emerald Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Claiming
SHADY CREEK (5) was on debut at this track (Dirt) last start where she made a sustained run and finished second, beaten 1.3 lengths, over 1006m. Will benefit from that experience and looks hard to beat. DESIGNATED RUNNER (8) has failed to figure of late. Two runs ago could only manage fifth over 1207m at this track. Last time she failed to complete the course at this track. No surprise to see her back in form today. VALID GOLD (2) was beaten just a nose last start when fresh from a spell and landed her first top-three finish in the process at Grants Pass (Dirt) over 1006m. Right in the mix with a repeat of that latest effort. CALICO TIGER (4) is a nicely bred three-year-old filly lining up for the first time. By Smiling Tiger from Madame Heat who has a high percentage of winners-to-runners. Promising type who can make a positive start to her career.
Jockey: Blake Nunnally
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, ran second last of 9 at this track on July 11 over 1006m, 9 len behind Slippery Silk carrying 55kg at $11.12. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $14,514.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alex M Cruz | 55kg | 0:58.32 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $11.12 |
Jockey: Kiaman Mcgregor
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after a year 2nd in a small field at Grants Pass on June 20 over 1006m, nose behind Gamblin Teri Bee carrying 57kg at $2.80. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field at this track on June 20 2025 over 1207m, 11 len behind Swift Caro with 55kg at $27.27. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 20/06/2026 | 342 | MDN FM 3U | $9,066.00 | Grants Pass | 1006m | Fast | Jose C Guerrero | 57kg | 1:00.40 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 13/07/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $15,291.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin E Orozco | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $15.09 |
| 5/6 | 20/06/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $24,883.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | Kevin E Orozco | 55kg | 1:09.94 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $27.27 |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $24,883.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | Fast | Kevin E Orozco | 55kg | 1:03.50 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $44.39 |
Jockey: Kevin E. Orozco
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 9 at this track on June 21 over 1106m, 9 len behind Doyou Hearyourself carrying 55kg at $15.41. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Los Alamitos Qh on April 11 over 914m, 6 len behind Big Coin carrying 56kg at $30.30. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/06/2026 | 71 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $13,947.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | Fast | Karlo Lopez | 55kg | 1:05.22 | 6-7-3 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $15.41 |
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 56 | MDN FM 3U | $21,834.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 56kg | 0:54.03 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $30.30 |
| 5/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $19,258.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 57kg | 0:53.24 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $53.10 |
Jockey: Adrian Castellanos
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 9 at this track on July 11 over 1006m, 1.3 len behind Slippery Silk with 53.5kg at $6.99. Likely to kick on following that last outing.
Last Starts 14 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 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $14,514.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | Fast | Adrian Castellanos | 53.5kg | 0:58.32 | 8-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.99 |
Jockey: Alex M. Cruz
Weight: 55kgs
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At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on July 11 over 1006m, 1.3 len behind Slippery Silk carrying 55kg at $8.73. The start before that ran second last of 7 at this track on June 27 over 1207m, 17 len behind Samarolu carrying 55.5kg at $17.12. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $14,514.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | Fast | S R Amador | 55kg | 0:58.32 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $8.73 |
| 6/7 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $22,315.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | Allyssa Morales | 55.5kg | 1:10.09 | 2-6-6 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $17.12 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | 286 | MDN FM 3U | $32,078.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | M | Karlo Lopez | 55kg | 1:03.82 | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $21.99 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $35,659.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | Fast | F Duran | 53kg | 1:04.54 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.55 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $35,659.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | Fast | F Duran | 53kg | 0:57.95 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $21.13 |
Jockey: Silvio Ruiz Amador
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a 14 months break. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at this track May 24 2025 over 1006m, 14 len behind Dynamic Dee Dee with 52.5kg at $6.81. On debut third in a small field at this track April 27 2025 over 1006m, 2 len behind Chokechery Shari with 52.5kg at $6.69. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 427 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/05/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM F 3 | $25,000.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 52.5kg | 0:56.96 | 6-9-9 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $6.81 |
| 3/6 | 27/04/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $25,559.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 52.5kg | 0:58.74 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.69 |
Jockey: Alex V. Anaya
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently didn't finish the race at this track July 11 over 1006m. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track on June 27 over 1207m, 16 len behind Samarolu with 55.5kg at $36.35. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $14,514.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alex V Anaya | 55kg | 0:58.32 | 9-9-PU | 3 |
| 99.0L | $43.07 |
| 5/7 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $22,315.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alex V Anaya | 55.5kg | 1:10.09 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $36.35 |
| 9/9 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $32,078.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | M | S R Amador | 55kg | 1:03.82 | 1-9-9 | 9 |
| 18.8L | $53.95 |
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | 216 | MDN FM 3U | $32,123.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | Fast | Karlo Lopez | 55kg | 1:05.25 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $12.56 |
| 2/6 | 12/10/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 2 | $20,320.00 | Grants Pass | 1207m | Good | Kiaman McGregor | 55kg | 1:14.13 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 17/08/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN F 2 | $77,519.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 53.5kg | 1:17.55 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $19.93 |