Keeneland Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
SOCIAL DECEPTION (4) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when second at Kentucky (Turf) over 1609m. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Expecting a bold showing. JACKPOT ROCKET (2) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when third over 1408m at Saratoga (Dirt). Drawn to stalk the leaders. Likely to feature. SOLAR HORIZON (6) debuted five weeks ago when he finished fourth over 1710m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf), beaten 6 lengths. Will be better for that run and is expected to go well. MAJESTIC VALOR (3) is a first-starter by Justify from Mischievousmaximus who has in turn produced the winner of a black type. Promising type who can feature in the finish.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Ellis Park Turf August 1 over 1710m, 6 len behind Play It Again with 54kg at $15.49. On debut seventh of 11 at Churchill Downs June 4 over 1106m, 10 len behind How's Al Today with 54kg at $9.57. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 81 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 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | Y | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:45.07 | 8-4-6 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $15.49 |
| 6/11 | 05/07/2026 | 31 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $6.80 |
| 7/11 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:05.26 | 11-10-7 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $9.57 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 3rd of 7 at Saratoga on August 1 over 1207m, 6 len behind Pinpoint carrying 56kg at $9.35. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Saratoga on September 5 over 1408m, 7 len behind Pharocity carrying 56kg at $5.93. Going well. Big chance again.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:23.02 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $5.93 |
| 3/7 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:11.50 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $9.35 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Justify - Mischievousmaximus) making his debut. Profiles nicely for this.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Ellis Park on August 23 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Henriques carrying 55kg at $15.56. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Kentucky on September 9 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Showa carrying 54kg at $1.99. Going well enough to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/09/2026 | 17 | MDN 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:37.16 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.99 |
| 2/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:39.31 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $15.56 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, 6th of 10 at Belmont Park on September 18 over 1609m, 19 len behind Card Man carrying 56kg at $27.52. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $208,333.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:36.76 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $27.52 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs Turf on September 17 over 1710m, 6 len behind Not For Long with 54kg at $6.26. Can improve and should give a good account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:42.62 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $6.26 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd of 9 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1408m, 5 len behind Caribbean Life with 54kg at $6.52. Second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Churchill Downs on September 12 over 1609m, 15 len behind Coach Pope carrying 54kg at $9.66. Forward showing expected.
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 | 12/09/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:35.77 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $9.66 |
| 3/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 7-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.52 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 9 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1408m, 20 len behind Caribbean Life carrying 54kg at $2.61. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 74 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 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 5-8-7 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $2.61 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Army Mule out of J La Tache. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Albin Jimenez
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 6th of 9 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1408m, 9 len behind Caribbean Life with 54kg at $21.89. Last start 9th of 12 at Churchill Downs on September 12 over 1609m, 28 len behind Coach Pope carrying 54kg at $86.87. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/09/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:35.77 | 10-8-9 | 5 |
| 28.7L | $86.87 |
| 6/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 9-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $21.89 |