Keeneland Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
DIAMOND EYED JACK (10) is a nine-start maiden who finished 11th at his most recent outing over 2414m at Kentucky (Turf) after he was well back on straightening. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. STRAITSHOOTINLARRY (6) resumes from a spell of six months. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 1609m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt). Good chance to break through. ROAD TRIPPIN (12) finished in the placings when a 5 length second on dirt at Ellis Park two back but then disappointed on turf last time at Churchill Downs Turf over 1811m when seventh, finishing 5.5 lengths from the winner. Better placed here and expecting he will make amends. PAGE TWO (5) was beaten 29 lengths into 11th in a 1609m contest at Kentucky five weeks ago. Better than recent efforts suggest.
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on September 2 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Breakaway with 54.5kg at $37.80. Second run from a spell eased back early on 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on September 23 over 1106m, 6 len behind Pelican Hill carrying 55kg at $12.59. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
Last Starts 18 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 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,056.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | V Carrasco | 55kg | 1:02.76 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $12.59 |
| 3/12 | 02/09/2026 | 76 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,943.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:35.02 | 7-2-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $37.80 |
| 7/8 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | V Carrasco | 53.5kg | 1:35.12 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $31.34 |
| 10/11 | 28/05/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Dylan Silva Machado | 53.5kg | 1:35.12 | 9-10-10 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $59.33 |
| 9/10 | 10/05/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,559.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:23.12 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $43.23 |
| 3/5 | 23/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:26.17 | 1-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $21.18 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 11 at Churchill Downs on September 19 over 1408m, 15 len behind Merited carrying 55kg at $12.79. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Ellis Park on August 17 over 1609m, 6 len behind Bigtimetimmyjim with 53.5kg at $4.81. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 19/09/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,264.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:23.13 | 1-8-11 | 11 |
| 15.1L | $12.79 |
| 3/7 | 17/08/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:38.70 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $4.81 |
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | 51 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:41.25 | 1-4-3 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $17.61 |
| 3/8 | 19/05/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:41.11 | 5-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $9.90 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.71 | 4-7-6 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $13.98 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:09.57 | 2-8-7 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $24.70 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Ellis Park July 18 over 1207m, 8 len behind Stone County carrying 54kg at $32.18. On debut second last of 7 at Churchill Downs June 4 over 1106m, 12 len behind Mouqeer carrying 53.5kg at $47.36. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:10.77 | 9-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $32.18 |
| 4/10 | 21/06/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:10.50 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $76.09 |
| 6/7 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:05.48 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $47.36 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1609m, 29 len behind Epic Horsepower with 55kg at $140.62. The race before that 9th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 6 over 1609m, 13 len behind Quiet Mischief with 55.5kg at $20.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 07/09/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:36.08 | 5-11-11 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $140.62 |
| 9/12 | 06/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:38.39 | 3-6-9 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $20.80 |
| 3/9 | 15/07/2026 | 65 | MDN 3 | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:42.64 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $28.80 |
| 5/11 | 11/05/2026 | 66 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:34.31 | 6-3-5 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $78.10 |
| 10/11 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | 1:38.28 | 7-11-10 | 10 |
| 29.8L | $57.60 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis April 21 over 1609m, 6 len behind Astound carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. On debut fourth of 7 at Fairgrounds January 24 over 1673m, 5 len behind Special Awakening carrying 53kg at $7.80. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/04/2026 | 46 | MDN 3 | $46,579.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:40.24 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.90 |
| 5/7 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:44.99 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $22.30 |
| 4/6 | 12/02/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $56,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53kg | 1:42.21 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3U | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53kg | 1:43.84 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.80 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 11 at Kentucky on September 5 over 1308m, 8 len behind Red Square with 55kg at $9.49. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Oaklawn Park on December 27 over 1710m, 31 len behind Circle Tap with 54.5kg at $7.10. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 05/09/2026 | 252 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:16.05 | 8-7-6 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $9.49 |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:46.31 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $7.10 |
| 12/12 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Danilo Grisales Rave | 54kg | 1:11.27 | 9-9-12 | 10 |
| 8.4L | $37.88 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Ellis Park on August 1 over 1308m, 9 len behind City Of Life carrying 54kg at $62.04. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Churchill Downs on September 11 over 1710m, 6 len behind Roguishness carrying 54.5kg at $39.48. Well-placed, can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 30 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 | 11/09/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:45.40 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $39.48 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | SP | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:17.44 | 6-3-7 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $62.04 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third race start. First start ran second last of 10 at Oaklawn Park on January 3 over 1207m, 14 len behind Reclamation carrying 55kg at $6.40. Returned from break ran second last of 12 at Kentucky on August 30 over 1408m, 13 len behind Just Buy It carrying 55kg at $8.69. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 42 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 | 30/08/2026 | 239 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:23.01 | 5-11-11 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $8.69 |
| 9/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55kg | 1:11.14 | 7-9-9 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $6.40 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 12 at Kentucky on September 3 over 2414m, 29 len behind Lahainaluna carrying 56kg at $5.43. The run before that 4th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 19 over 1811m, 1.75 len behind Banksy's carrying 56kg at $8.90. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 38 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 | 03/09/2026 | 46 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 2:30.30 | 6-11-11 | 10 |
| 29.6L | $5.43 |
| 4/10 | 19/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | Good | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:49.30 | 10-6-4 | 10 |
| 1.7L | $8.90 |
| 3/12 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,234.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | 1:41.23 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $10.75 |
| 4/7 | 24/05/2026 | 78 | MDN 3U | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | 1:37.87 | 1-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $4.69 |
| 3/5 | 07/03/2026 | 358 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | 1:42.80 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2025 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3 | $44,944.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:49.42 | 1-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $8.60 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 11 at Churchill Downs on September 17 over 1308m, 7 len behind Act Of Parliament carrying 55kg at $13.98. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 11 at Ellis Park on August 22 over 1408m, 9 len behind Silver Sniper carrying 54kg at $25.57. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/09/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:18.07 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $13.98 |
| 6/11 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:23.92 | 1-5-6 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $25.57 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | SP | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:17.44 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $17.32 |
| 3/9 | 06/06/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,445.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:36.56 | 1-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.54 |
| 6/8 | 19/05/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:41.11 | 3-5-6 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $5.10 |
| 3/6 | 24/04/2026 | 256 | MDN CLM 3U | $112,082.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:11.18 | 1-4-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.11 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on September 2 over 1609m, 8 len behind Breakaway carrying 54.5kg at $14.40. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 11 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Mo Can Dance with 54.5kg at $5.70. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
Last Starts 39 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 | 02/09/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,943.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:35.02 | 11-10-10 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $14.40 |
| 2/10 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | SP | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:45.48 | 6-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.70 |
| 4/12 | 27/07/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,833.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:34.97 | 7-2-4 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $6.90 |
| 3/11 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,736.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:35.52 | 9-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $15.50 |
| 6/8 | 22/06/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Good | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:42.31 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $25.20 |
| 6/11 | 11/05/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:34.31 | 11-8-6 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $35.90 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Churchill Downs on September 11 over 1710m, 4 len behind Roguishness carrying 54.5kg at $7.02. The race before that 9th of 11 at Ellis Park on August 22 over 1408m, 13 len behind Silver Sniper carrying 55kg at $8.09. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/09/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:45.40 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $7.02 |
| 9/11 | 22/08/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:23.92 | 3-6-9 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $8.09 |
| 5/7 | 11/07/2026 | 155 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:37.30 | 4-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $42.84 |
| 5/12 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3 | $88,445.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:40.44 | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $6.60 |
| 6/9 | 27/12/2025 | 50 | MDN OCLM 2 | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:39.44 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $9.20 |
| 9/11 | 07/11/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:45.21 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 34.5L | $29.62 |