Kentucky Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight
ELKO COUNTY (2) is a maiden with eight minor placings to his name. Could not improve on that record when resuming last start, winding up in eighth over 1609m at Saratoga (Dirt). Generally runs well second up. Should be poised just off the lead. Likely to feature. THE JACKAL (4) recorded a strong maiden win over 3621m at Colonial Downs (Turf) last time, getting there by 8 lengths. Shaping up nicely and he is definitely worth including. ORATOR (5) is closing in on a win after two consecutive minor placings, the latest when second over 2012m at Colonial Downs (Turf). Blinkers go on; among the leading chances. ABBI FEDE (11) raced on the speed last start and battled on well but found one better over 1811m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Yet to find winning form this prep but has been thereabouts with two placings from four starts. Best form too good to ignore.

Jockey: Edgard Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Gulfstream Park June 28 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Atwork carrying 53.5kg at $4.50. On debut third of 7 at Gulfstream Park April 6 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Ortley Avenue carrying 53.5kg at $10.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 28/06/2025 | 49 | MDN 3U | $87,092.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 53.5kg | 1:41.52 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
3/7 | 10/05/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $87,500.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54kg | 1:33.35 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
3/7 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $87,859.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 53.5kg | 1:03.45 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Saratoga on July 27 over 1609m, 32 len behind Ennis Town with 56kg at $4.65. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Fairgrounds on February 21 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Rampagius with 56.5kg at $18.30.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 27/07/2025 | 128 | MDN CLM 3U | $110,092.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:37.62 | 5-5-8 | 5 |
| 32.8L | $4.65 |
3/8 | 21/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $82,409.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56.5kg | 1:43.26 | 8-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.30 |
3/11 | 21/02/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $83,736.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:46.42 | 11-7-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $18.30 |
7/7 | 17/01/2025 | 64 | MDN 3U | $177,419.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56.5kg | 1:45.63 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $4.60 |
2/6 | 14/11/2024 | 46 | MDN 3U | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1911m | SP | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:58.57 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.09 |
6/6 | 29/09/2024 | 27 | MDN 3U | $176,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Good | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 2:03.46 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $3.61 |

Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at big odds at debut, 5th of 10 at Ellis Park on August 1 over 1408m, 9 len behind Only Phil with 54kg at $45.73.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54kg | 1:24.34 | 10-7-5 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $45.73 |

Jockey: Forest Boyce
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months favourite; won by 8 len at Colonial Downs August 7 over 3621m defeating In Effect with 70kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on September 1 over 2414m, 3 len behind Telescopic carrying 56kg at $4.47. Sure to go well again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 07/08/2025 | 301 | MDN STPLE 4U | $93,023.00 | Colonial Downs | 3621m | Y | Graham Watters | 70kg | 4:04.65 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $3.10 |
8/12 | 10/10/2024 | 39 | MDN 3U | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:52.02 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $6.65 |
4/12 | 01/09/2024 | 43 | MDN 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 2:26.92 | 11-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.47 |
5/10 | 20/07/2024 | 266 | MDN 3U | $150,376.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 2:28.89 | 7-4-5 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $6.40 |
5/10 | 28/10/2023 | 55 | MDN 3U | $139,535.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:55.48 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $5.70 |
2/12 | 03/09/2023 | 21 | MDN 3U | $231,839.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 2:26.30 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $11.55 |

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Colonial Downs on July 23 over 2012m, 2 len behind Zevon with 53.5kg at $3.90. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Monmouth Park on June 22 over 1710m, neck behind Arthur's Court carrying 54kg at $9.80.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 23/07/2025 | 31 | MDN 3U | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 2012m | FM | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 2:03.28 | 3-5-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
3/9 | 22/06/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $75,622.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:43.59 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.80 |
5/8 | 26/05/2025 | 65 | MDN 3U | $74,883.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:43.69 | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $12.50 |
9/12 | 22/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $148,970.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:39.42 | 8-10-9 | 8 |
| 21.6L | $18.10 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 43 days. Resuming 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 1 over 1408m, 16 len behind Kalahari Dreams with 53.5kg at $44.42. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Monmouth Park on July 19 over 1710m, 0.1 len behind Investment Mandate carrying 54kg at $7. Capable of another forward showing.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 19/07/2025 | 48 | MDN 3U | $76,491.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:44.72 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
7/9 | 01/06/2025 | 239 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:21.69 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $44.42 |
10/12 | 05/10/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:37.31 | 10-8-10 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $70.31 |
3/9 | 08/09/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:15.76 | 8-5-3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $18.11 |
10/10 | 18/08/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $109,063.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:33.96 | 2-8-10 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $13.05 |
5/6 | 03/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $109,063.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:37.10 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 32.5L | $7.67 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Churchill Downs June 28 over 1811m, 5 len behind Ambition carrying 53.5kg at $6.42. On debut eighth of 12 at Churchill Downs May 11 over 1609m, 8 len behind Direct Channel with 53.5kg at $26.63.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 28/06/2025 | 48 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:50.07 | 8-5-3 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $6.42 |
8/12 | 11/05/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:33.95 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $26.63 |

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Ellis Park on August 11 over 1710m, 9 len behind Sandborn with 53.5kg at $24.31. The start before that second last of 10 at Ellis Park on July 21 over 1811m, 23 len behind Sardis with 53.5kg at $20.58.
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 |
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5/12 | 11/08/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:39.09 | 1-6-5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $24.31 |
9/10 | 21/07/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | SP | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:51.77 | 1-9-9 | 7 |
| 23.0L | $20.58 |
6/8 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:35.15 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $32.01 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Churchill Downs June 8 over 1811m, 6 len behind Some Performance with 53.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Turfway Park February 23 over 1609m, 4 len behind Wait For Me carrying 52kg at $9.61.
Last Starts 82 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 | 08/06/2025 | 61 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:50.02 | 5-6-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
4/12 | 08/04/2025 | 44 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:51.54 | 12-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $51.57 |
4/11 | 23/02/2025 | 79 | MDN 3 | $128,824.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 52kg | 1:41.32 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $9.61 |
5/11 | 06/12/2024 | 22 | MDN CLM 2 | $49,153.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | 1:37.24 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $8.24 |
4/9 | 14/11/2024 | 56 | MDN CLM 2 | $88,280.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:48.39 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $8.89 |
11/11 | 19/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $176,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:17.21 | 4-11-11 | 11 |
| 35.1L | $26.44 |

Jockey: Sophie Doyle
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Belterra Park on August 16 over 1207m, 9 len behind Flyin Ryan carrying 56.5kg at $1.70. The race before that second last in a small field at Belterra Park on August 1 over 1710m, 17 len behind Midnight Survivor carrying 56.5kg at $4. Others read better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $21,705.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:11.62 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $1.70 |
5/6 | 01/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $21,705.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:47.26 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $4.00 |
8/8 | 05/07/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Erieltun Franca | 56kg | 1:09.75 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $19.67 |
2/10 | 18/06/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,647.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Erieltun Franca | 56kg | 1:16.29 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $48.13 |
8/9 | 30/05/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | SP | Carlos Erieltun Franca | 56kg | 1:30.85 | 2-8-8 | 5 |
| 32.5L | $29.37 |
4/10 | 08/05/2025 | 68 | MDN CLM 3U | $75,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Erieltun Franca | 56kg | 1:10.73 | 10-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $65.60 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Ellis Park on July 21 over 1811m, 0.3 len behind Sardis carrying 53.5kg at $11.04. The start before that 4th in a small field at Churchill Downs on June 15 over 1710m, 4 len behind Start Mo Up carrying 53.5kg at $6.57. Close to a win.
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 |
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2/10 | 21/07/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | SP | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:51.77 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $11.04 |
4/6 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $143,079.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:43.13 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.57 |
2/10 | 17/05/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $104,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:43.64 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $14.52 |
9/12 | 08/04/2025 | 246 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Sophie Doyle | 54.5kg | 1:45.79 | 10-9-9 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $111.48 |
5/12 | 05/08/2024 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $67,588.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:24.82 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.74 |