Kentucky Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
RUPP (1) did a fair job on debut last time out, finishing 1.75 lengths from the winner in third over 1106m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Will be very hard to beat with that run under the belt. YALTA (11) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1609m at Colonial Downs Inner Turf after being in contention on the corner. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. SMOKE TRAIL (10) was popular in betting last time out but disappointed in finishing sixth over 1609m at Colonial Downs Inner Turf (Turf), beaten 9 lengths. Expected to feature in the finish this time. PHANTOM FLASH (3) debuted four weeks ago when he finished fourth over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf), beaten 4.5 lengths. Improver who can feature in the finish.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Never Sleep carrying 54kg at $9.09. Likely to kick on following that last outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:05.02 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.09 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Vekoma out of Sum More Bizzness. Maybe later.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Audible out of Play Our Song. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 5th of 9 at Ellis Park on July 26 over 1207m, 9 len behind Lifesong carrying 54kg at $4.32. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:11.17 | 7-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.32 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up. First start 4th of 10 at Keeneland on April 16 over 905m, 7 len behind Blessed Flyer carrying 54kg at $4.59. Went for a break before returning 5th of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 4 over 1509m, 6 len behind Observed carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/08/2026 | 110 | MDN 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:32.26 | 2-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:53.71 | 8-7-4 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $4.59 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, ran last of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 9 over 1106m, 15 len behind Mid American with 54kg at $8.42. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:02.11 | 6-11-12 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $8.42 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 10 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on August 9 over 1609m, 9 len behind Induction with 54kg at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on July 19 over 1609m, 6 len behind Good To Be King with 54kg at $3.85. Capable of a better run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:37.45 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2026 | 31 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 1:39.51 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.85 |
| 3/10 | 18/06/2026 | 51 | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:03.22 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $15.05 |
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 0:51.42 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $13.46 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 10 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on August 9 over 1609m, 2 len behind Induction with 54kg at $8.10. Before that 6th of 12 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on July 10 over 1609m, 6 len behind Real Goodbar with 54kg at $6.10. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/08/2026 | 30 | MDN 2 | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:37.45 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.10 |
| 6/12 | 10/07/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:37.04 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $6.10 |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $60,697.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 0:56.68 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $2.10 |