Kentucky Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
JAZZ QUEEN (11) is a promising type who was in the placings on debut before a fourth last time over 1207m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Expected to be in the finish. JUST YOU AND ME (7) was doing her best work late last start to get up for third over 1609m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Likely to feature. CHEROKEE PURPLE (6) fought on well for third last start over 1609m at Colonial Downs Inner Turf (Turf), making it two minor placings in a row. Well placed and should be in the finish again. CLASSIC SONG (2) is on debut. By Tacitus and comes from the W A Ward stable. Good draw a big help. Watch the market closely.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on July 31 over 1609m, 3 len behind Dance To Glory with 54kg at $6.80. Before that 4th of 11 at Ellis Park on July 6 over 1106m, 9 len behind Scarlett Begonia with 54kg at $8.34. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/07/2026 | 25 | MDN F 2 | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:38.04 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.80 |
| 4/11 | 06/07/2026 | 39 | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:04.94 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $8.34 |
| 3/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:06.17 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $12.39 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Tacitus out of Ciao Bella. Sure to be well fancied.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on July 31 over 1710m, 6 len behind Glycogen carrying 54kg at $43.86. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 30 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 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:43.18 | 2-7-6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $43.86 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 7th of 11 at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1408m, 16 len behind Miss Anna with 54kg at $37.34. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:23.66 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $37.34 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Candy Ride out of Marquee Dreams. Market will be an invaluable guide.
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 3rd of 7 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on July 11 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Mightily with 54kg at $10.40. Last start 3rd of 9 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on July 31 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Dance To Glory carrying 54kg at $5.80. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 30 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 | 31/07/2026 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:38.04 | 9-6-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:38.29 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $10.40 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 8th of 11 at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1408m, 17 len behind Miss Anna with 54kg at $7.83. Capable of plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:23.66 | 5-7-8 | 11 |
| 17.0L | $7.83 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 4th of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on August 7 over 1106m, 6 len behind Seneca Park with 54kg at $6.52. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:01.84 | 8-6-4 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $6.52 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 13 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Smidgeon carrying 54kg at $24.14. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Ellis Park on July 26 over 1609m, 6 len behind Stripe Show with 54kg at $5.77. Favour others today.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/07/2026 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:39.39 | 8-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $5.77 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 0:57.96 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $24.14 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ellis Park on July 6 over 1106m, 6 len behind Scarlett Begonia with 54kg at $15.99. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1207m, 3 len behind Fast Amy with 54kg at $11.33. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 02/08/2026 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:11.29 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $11.33 |
| 3/11 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:04.94 | 5-2-3 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $15.99 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 31 over 1408m, 12 len behind Marblehead with 54kg at $3.22. The run before that 4th of 10 at Ellis Park on July 10 over 1207m, 4 len behind For The Win carrying 54kg at $5.50. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
Last Starts 30 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 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54kg | 1:25.26 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $3.22 |
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 27 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54kg | 1:11.57 | 9-6-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $128,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54kg | 0:51.82 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $8.63 |
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 8th of 12 at Churchill Downs on June 28 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Haute In Herre carrying 54kg at $7.70. Last start 8th of 10 at Saratoga Turf on July 24 over 1106m, 7 len behind Runaway Bride with 56kg at $8.10. Looks tested again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 24/07/2026 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:02.19 | 1-5-8 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $8.10 |
| 8/12 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:11.97 | 11-4-8 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $7.70 |