Keeneland Race 9 - Claiborne Breeders' Futurity Stakes
COACH POPE (1) was less than a length from the winner in second at Saratoga (Dirt) on debut before breaking through for a strong win over 1609m at Churchill Downs last start. Capable of further improvement and can go on with the job. TITLE WORTHY (4) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten from two runs, the latest success coming over 1207m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Effortless winner last start and is a winning hope again. Q B ROCKET (2) raced on the pace over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt) on debut last start and went on to win by 1.75 lengths. Sure to give a great sight. PHONE BOOTH (3) is progressing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second in the G1 Del Mar Futurity (Dirt) over 1408m. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Saratoga on August 8 over 1308m, 0.5 len behind Gaudreau carrying 56kg at $13.51. Second-up favourite; won by 12 len at Churchill Downs on September 12 over 1609m defeating Fullback carrying 54kg at $1.40. Going well. Big chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 12/09/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:35.77 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:16.41 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $13.51 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 1.75 len at Saratoga on August 15 over 1207m defeating Card Man with 56kg at $2.26. Drawn perfectly and he is a top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:10.70 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.26 |
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field in the G1 Del Mar Futurity on September 6 over 1408m, 5 len behind Hughes carrying 55.5kg at $12. The race before that 2nd in a small field in the G3 Best Pal Stakes at Del Mar on August 8 over 1207m, 7 len behind Hughes with 54.5kg at $14.90. Should go well in this line up.
Last Starts 26 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 | 06/09/2026 | 29 | G1 OPEN 2 | $416,667.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:22.57 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | G3 OPEN 2 | $213,980.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:09.61 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $14.90 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 0:58.40 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Yet to taste defeat in two starts. On debut, won by 1.3 len at Ellis Park on August 1 over 1408m defeating Celtic Mo with 54kg at $5.56. Last time out ran on from midfield and won by 6 len at Churchill Downs on September 11 over 1207m defeating Sargent Bilko carrying 55.5kg at $4.47. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 11/09/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 2 | $176,389.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | 1:11.91 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $4.47 |
| 1/12 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | SP | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 1:26.70 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.56 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, won won by a 0.1 len at Kentucky on August 30 over 1308m defeating Roosevelt carrying 54kg at $24.21. Won't find this as easy.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:17.77 | 11-8-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $24.21 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, won came from midfield and won by 7 len at Saratoga on August 22 over 1308m defeating Art Museum carrying 56kg at $10.61. Great effort on debut and is capable of keeping the ball rolling.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:17.55 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $10.61 |