Keeneland Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
HORMESIS (11) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then she was always well out of her ground and was beaten 6 lengths when fifth in a 1106m contest at Saratoga Turf seven weeks ago. Has the class to find the winners' list. MOTIVATED BY GRACE (12) made her debut last start and was just fair in finishing seventh at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten 9 lengths. Worth following up with that first run out of the way. NOT MY NICHE (2) stepped out for her debut over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf) back on August 5 and finished eighth, beaten 18 lengths. Will take a lot from that last run and is worth following up. NAUTI TALK (10) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of B H Cox. By Speaker's Corner from Whats Yur Story. Top-three chance.
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Caracaro out of Bran Bran. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Uncle Mo out of Not In Jest. Sure to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Charlatan out of Got It Made having her first start. Should be ready to fire.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs on September 20 over 1308m, 11 len behind Rockie Rockie with 54kg at $28.92. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:17.17 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $28.92 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 11 at Churchill Downs on September 23 over 1207m, 14 len behind Soul Of The Night with 54kg at $34.13. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $104,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:11.30 | 11-8-6 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $34.13 |
Jockey: Miguel Fernandez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, ran second last of 11 at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1408m, 30 len behind Miss Anna with 54kg at $54.63. Second-up ran last of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on September 25 over 1710m, 14 len behind Olympic Belle with 54kg at $29.69. Capable of a better showing than recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 25/09/2026 | 47 | MDN F 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:43.43 | 11-12-12 | 9 |
| 14.1L | $29.69 |
| 10/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:23.66 | 11-11-10 | 10 |
| 30.5L | $54.63 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 7 at Saratoga on July 11 over 1106m, 12 len behind Angel Of Kirk carrying 56kg at $7.80. Last start ran second last in a small field at Saratoga Turf on August 28 over 1106m, 6 len behind Pay Monthly carrying 56kg at $27.38. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
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 |
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| 5/6 | 28/08/2026 | 48 | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:02.74 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $27.38 |
| 5/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:05.35 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $7.80 |
Jockey: Yomar Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 49.5kgs
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At debut, 7th of 10 at Churchill Downs on September 18 over 1207m, 9 len behind Anna Bo Banna with 54kg at $11.06. Sure to improve and can measure up this time.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 7/10 | 18/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $127,778.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:12.32 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $11.06 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 15 over 1006m, 10 len behind Pierette carrying 54kg at $12.52. May need this run.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 6/8 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 0:58.84 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $12.52 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, ran second last of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 11 len behind Sea Isle City carrying 54kg at $20.61. Should do a lot more than she did on debut.
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 |
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| 11/12 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $138,889.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54kg | 1:18.45 | 11-11-11 | 12 |
| 11.1L | $20.61 |