Keeneland Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
ELEOS (1) is going well with five minor placings from five starts this prep. Was always up in the leading division and finished 4 lengths from the winner in second at the latest outing over 1308m at Colonial Downs (Dirt). Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. NEWTON (10) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of ten weeks, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1609m at Del Mar (Dirt). Has ability and is a solid chance. TILT A TWIRL (7) is back after a break of four months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing second at his latest appearance over 1509m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Has ability and is a leading player. EMILIO (6) is a first-starter by Charlatan from Goldfield who has been a prolific producer including a winner at G1 level. Comes from a stable which has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters. Promising type who should be monitored for market support.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Colonial Downs on September 7 over 1308m, 4 len behind Overtime Rules with 54kg at $1.60. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Colonial Downs on July 24 over 1308m, 0.3 len behind Compatriot with 54kg at $2.40. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/09/2026 | 45 | MDN 3U | $97,222.00 | Colonial Downs | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:16.23 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1308m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:16.57 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/10 | 14/06/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:09.77 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $12.49 |
| 2/9 | 08/05/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:10.07 | 1-1-D1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $11.66 |
| 2/7 | 08/04/2026 | 152 | MDN 3U | $80,058.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joseph Trejos | 54.5kg | 1:16.63 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.40 |
| 3/6 | 07/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | 1:10.65 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $20.20 |
Jockey: Orlando Bocachica
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on September 19 over 1710m, 15 len behind Roiling with 54.5kg at $23.01. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on July 18 over 1106m, 4 len behind Spin A Tune with 54kg at $29.43. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/09/2026 | 63 | MDN FM 3U | $172,414.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:40.22 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $23.01 |
| 3/9 | 18/07/2026 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:01.89 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $29.43 |
| 9/12 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:10.00 | 10-9-9 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $56.03 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 11 at this track on October 16 over 1408m, 14 len behind Confessional with 54kg at $11.47. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 360 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 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:23.84 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $11.47 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Practical Joke out of Taylor A Little J. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55kgs
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He is resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Churchill Downs November 29 over 1710m, 19 len behind Liberty National carrying 54kg at $42.32. On debut fourth of 11 at this track October 11 over 1308m, 12 len behind Sleepingonfreedom with 54kg at $25.10. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 316 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 | 29/11/2025 | 31 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:43.41 | 4-10-10 | 12 |
| 19.5L | $42.32 |
| 3/10 | 29/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $140,030.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:26.66 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/11 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:18.16 | 1-6-4 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $25.10 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Charlatan out of Goldfield. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 17 over 1207m, 10 len behind Deep Flame with 53.5kg at $60.13. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:08.96 | 9-7-5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $60.13 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Volatile out of Movie Score. Maybe later.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Into Mischief out of Elfin Queen. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Nyquist out of Quiet Company. Should have plenty of admirers.