Keeneland Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
MOVIESTAR HANDSOME (6) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 1.3 lengths from the winner in third over 1609m at Kentucky (Turf). Sure to improve and can get off the mark this time. GRAND PREMIERE (8) raced on the speed last time but couldn't finish the race off and clocked-in sixth over 1609m at Kentucky (Turf). Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. KELZ (10) finished third last time over 1710m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) when resuming from a spell, beaten 4.5 lengths. In the right race and is sure to prove hard to beat. STILL SOBER (7) failed to figure again last time over 2414m at Kentucky (Turf), beaten 13 lengths into seventh. Will drift back but wind up late. A big run is expected.
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf July 16 over 1609m, 8 len behind Kiss The Ring with 53.5kg at $2. On debut fifth of 10 at Churchill Downs June 14 over 1207m, 6 len behind Mumdoggie carrying 53.5kg at $8.34. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 92 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 | 16/07/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:34.12 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:09.77 | 6-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $8.34 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Kentucky on August 30 over 1408m, 6 len behind Just Buy It with 55kg at $17.25. The race before that 4th of 8 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on July 10 over 1106m, 5 len behind Party Guest with 54kg at $4.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 30/08/2026 | 51 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 1:23.01 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $17.25 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:02.71 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:21.06 | 10-9-9 | 9 |
| 29.6L | $18.05 |
| 4/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:08.96 | 7-5-4 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $39.95 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Blame out of Trevi Chic. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Practical Joke out of Aurora's Ride. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First start ran second last of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on March 27 over 1710m, 17 len behind Arizona Territory carrying 54kg at $21.90. Returned from break 3rd of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on September 13 over 1811m, 3 len behind Spun Legacy carrying 54.5kg at $38.52. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 13/09/2026 | 170 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,056.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:49.08 | 12-10-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $38.52 |
| 9/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:42.68 | 10-9-9 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $21.90 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Epic Horsepower carrying 55kg at $11.39. Can build upon that bright start to his career.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:36.08 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $11.39 |
Jockey: Orlando Bocachica
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Kentucky on September 3 over 2414m, 13 len behind Lahainaluna carrying 55kg at $84.10. The race before that 4th in a small field at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on August 7 over 1811m, 7 len behind Bourbon Dream with 53.5kg at $10.50. Expected to be doing his best work late.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 03/09/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | O Bocachica | 55kg | 2:30.30 | 11-5-7 | 7 |
| 13.6L | $84.10 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | 62 | MDN 3U | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 53.5kg | 1:49.92 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $10.50 |
| 9/12 | 06/06/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:47.84 | 11-10-9 | 12 |
| 11.3L | $53.30 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 2:01.41 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $39.26 |
| 4/11 | 11/04/2026 | 111 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $45.59 |
| 6/11 | 21/12/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | 1:44.80 | 11-8-6 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $22.53 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Epic Horsepower with 55kg at $4.77. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Kentucky on August 29 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Caragogo with 55kg at $4.43. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 07/09/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Jamie Spencer | 55kg | 1:36.08 | 2-2-6 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $4.77 |
| 2/7 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55kg | 1:43.28 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.43 |
| 5/12 | 08/08/2026 | 63 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:40.09 | 11-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.06 |
| 7/12 | 06/06/2026 | 57 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:47.84 | 12-9-7 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.43 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 154 | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:40.59 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 2/13 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:39.84 | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Justify out of Frivolous. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after six months came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on September 20 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Quick Pick carrying 54.5kg at $7.69. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Fairgrounds on December 20 over 1710m, 14 len behind Thunder Buck carrying 54.5kg at $18. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 20/09/2026 | 176 | MDN 3U | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:40.91 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $7.69 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:51.61 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/11 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $9.40 |
| 2/12 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $87.10 |
| 9/12 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 11-9-9 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $18.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:35.73 | 12-9-9 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |