Keeneland Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
BIG MIKE FINK (12) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was never in contention over 1609m at Kentucky, beaten 20 lengths into 11th. Perfectly placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. HONOR AND COURAGE (3) was thereabouts last time out when second at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1609m, beaten a nose. Cherry-ripe now. Drawn ideally and is a winning hope. WINDSOCK (2) was well fancied last start over 1006m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) when third, beaten 2.25 lengths. Nice alley and can make amends.
Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on September 16 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Ritzy Rags carrying 54kg at $11.02. The race before that ran second last of 12 at Kentucky on August 29 over 1609m, 18 len behind Jas with 54kg at $137.49. Looks tested despite the low draw.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 16/09/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 2 | $79,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54kg | 1:39.82 | 1-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $11.02 |
| 11/12 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 1:37.12 | 8-11-11 | 8 |
| 18.4L | $137.49 |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Cesar Diaz | 49.5kg | 1:36.69 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $64.09 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on September 16 over 1609m, nose behind Ritzy Rags with 54kg at $13.79. The race before that ran second last of 11 at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1207m, 19 len behind Full Access carrying 54kg at $90.98. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
Last Starts 23 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 | 16/09/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 2 | $79,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:39.82 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $13.79 |
| 10/11 | 21/08/2026 | 20 | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:11.59 | 6-11-10 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $90.98 |
| 10/12 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | SP | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:26.70 | 11-10-10 | 12 |
| 19.2L | $60.48 |
Jockey: Luis Fuenmayor
Weight: 51kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Churchill Downs on September 20 over 1308m, 8 len behind No Autographs with 51kg at $6.98. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Colonial Downs on August 28 over 1207m, 9 len behind Freedom Hall carrying 54kg at $3.80. Racing well and is nicely placed.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 20/09/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 2 | $79,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Luis Fuenmayor | 51kg | 1:18.72 | 5-3-3 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $6.98 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 19 | MDN OCLM 2 | $78,459.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Urbardo Casique | 54kg | 1:11.07 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Urbardo Casique | 54kg | 1:04.44 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.40 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:03.30 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $16.90 |
| 4/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $86,592.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 0:52.59 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $32.62 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Gift Box out of Kiss Me Now. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, eased back early on 5th of 8 at Ellis Park on August 15 over 1207m, 9 len behind Mr Fete with 54kg at $21.25. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:13.17 | 7-8-5 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $21.25 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, ran second last of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 9 over 1106m, 15 len behind Mid American carrying 54kg at $65.35. Second-up ran second last of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 11 over 1207m, 6 len behind Don't Kick Me with 54kg at $10.68. Looking elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/09/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 2 | $93,056.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:12.89 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $10.68 |
| 11/12 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | 1:02.11 | 9-12-11 | 12 |
| 15.4L | $65.35 |
Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 6th of 8 at Ellis Park on August 15 over 1207m, 12 len behind Mr Fete with 54kg at $9.50. Second-up 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 11 over 1207m, 5 len behind Don't Kick Me carrying 54.5kg at $16.35. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 2 | $93,056.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Asa Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:12.89 | 5-2-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $16.35 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:13.17 | 8-3-6 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Mystic Guide out of La Panzanella. Sure to be better for this run.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, got back early 8th of 10 at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1106m, 15 len behind Never Sleep with 54kg at $28.19. Last start ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 11 over 1207m, 17 len behind Don't Kick Me with 54kg at $6.03. Likely to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 2 | $93,056.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:12.89 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $6.03 |
| 8/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:05.02 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $28.19 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park on August 15 over 1207m, 6 len behind Mr Fete with 54kg at $4.57. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:13.17 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $4.57 |