Kentucky Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
CONROY (4) ran a much better race at his second outing last start to finish second over 1710m at Ellis Park Turf after being in contention on the turn. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is good enough to play a major role. PATRIOTS QUEST (5) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when third at Ellis Park (Dirt) over 1609m. Well placed and can take this out. SILVER JEWEL (9) impressed last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished 2.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1710m at Ellis Park Turf after being in contention on the corner. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. Something for the Multiples: JAS (1)
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 5th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 1 over 1710m, 6 len behind Play It Again carrying 55kg at $9.01. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
Last Starts 29 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 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | Y | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:45.07 | 5-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $9.01 |
Jockey: Mia Nicholls
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently 8th of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on August 8 over 1609m, 13 len behind Hit The High Note with 54kg at $9.28. The race before that 5th of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on July 19 over 1609m, 8 len behind Good To Be King with 54kg at $66.25. Looks tested despite the low draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:36.69 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $9.28 |
| 5/9 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Mia Nicholls | 54kg | 1:39.51 | 7-4-5 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $66.25 |
| 9/11 | 05/07/2026 | 17 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Mia Nicholls | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 11-10-9 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $95.62 |
| 10/10 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:03.22 | 9-9-10 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $41.90 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:59.68 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $14.71 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, ran last of 8 at Ellis Park on July 11 over 1106m, 17 len behind Admiral's Order with 54kg at $16.23. Second-up ran last of 7 at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1609m, 18 len behind Fortune Seeker carrying 54kg at $18.13. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:39.28 | 2-5-7 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $18.13 |
| 8/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:04.72 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $16.23 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, ran second last of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 27 over 1207m, 17 len behind Twinkle Town carrying 54kg at $23.22. Last start 2nd of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 1 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Play It Again carrying 54kg at $5.43. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 01/08/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | Y | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:45.07 | 9-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $5.43 |
| 6/7 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:10.63 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $23.22 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park on July 4 over 1106m, 9 len behind Antivenom with 54kg at $8.81. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Fortune Seeker carrying 54kg at $5.37. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/08/2026 | 29 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:39.28 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.37 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:05.52 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $8.81 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 24 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Battlefield Hero with 54kg at $54.22. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Antongeorgi Iii William | 54kg | 1:03.03 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $54.22 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Justify out of Secret Keeper. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 49.5kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on August 8 over 1609m, 15 len behind Hit The High Note carrying 49.5kg at $64.09. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Cesar Diaz | 49.5kg | 1:36.69 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $64.09 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on July 5 over 1609m, 11 len behind Agate with 54kg at $10.52. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 1 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Play It Again carrying 54kg at $17.75. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 29 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 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | Y | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:45.07 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $17.75 |
| 7/11 | 05/07/2026 | 73 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Dylan Silva Machado | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 10-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $10.52 |
| 5/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Dylan Silva Machado | 54kg | 1:06.00 | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $35.51 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 4th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 1 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Play It Again carrying 54kg at $23. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
Last Starts 29 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 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | Y | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:45.07 | 12-5-4 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 6th of 9 at Ellis Park on July 26 over 1207m, 10 len behind Bet On Silver carrying 54kg at $6.94. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:11.69 | 4-7-6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $6.94 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Uncle Mo out of Old School. Betting can tell the tale.