Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Special Weight
VALIANT HUMOR (3) is poised to win after placing at his last three outings, most recently when second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. FANATICAL (4) has Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr going aboard after he was well held last time out in fifth over 1207m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Goes well at this trip, recording three minor placings and is a leading contender. FAST TOWN (6) is on debut for the Rodolphe Brisset stable. Three-year-old colt by Speightstown from Fast Scene. One to keep tabs on, particularly if popular in betting. STORMTOWN (10) returned from a spell a month ago when he was in the firing line on the bend before being beaten 6 lengths into fourth over 1006m at this track. Fitter and sure to run well.
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 4th in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 23 over 1106m, 4 len behind Flash Humor with 54.5kg at $2.50. First up last campaign 6th of 10 at Oaklawn Park on February 16 2024 over 1207m, 11 len behind Henro with 55.5kg at $2.10.
Last Starts 257 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/09/2024 | 220 | MDN 3U | $47,059.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:04.89 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/10 | 16/02/2024 | 69 | MDN 3 | $174,507.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:11.51 | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 09/12/2023 | 41 | MDN 2 | $173,454.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:40.65 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/9 | 29/10/2023 | 42 | MDN 2 | $186,047.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:11.80 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $1.74 |
| 0/9 | 17/09/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $185,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:10.69 | 4-1-D1 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.54 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Going well. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on May 18 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Camp Hale carrying 53.5kg at $8.31. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Keeneland on April 12 over 1308m, 9 len behind Big Truzz with 54.5kg at $3.59.
Last Starts 20 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 | 18/05/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:08.37 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.31 |
| 3/11 | 12/04/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:16.40 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.59 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:10.51 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at Oaklawn Park on May 3 over 1207m, 9 len behind Faust carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Oaklawn Park on April 19 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Stiglets carrying 55.5kg at $3.20.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $171,875.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54.5kg | 1:10.36 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:10.85 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $174,326.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $10.50 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2025 | 29 | MDN 3 | $176,565.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:44.93 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $22.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2025 | 43 | MDN 3 | $128,824.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Good | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54.5kg | 1:16.89 | 2-5-3 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $10.20 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $89,368.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.85 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when second last of 9 at Fairgrounds on December 23 2023 over 1710m, 11 len behind Mosaico Man carrying 54.5kg at $26.50.
Last Starts 532 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/12/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $82,956.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:45.80 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $26.50 |
Jockey: Jaime Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Speightstown out of Fast Scene.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1006m, 8 len behind Guy Smiley carrying 53.5kg at $48.91. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Aqueduct on September 14 over 1207m, 14 len behind Vekoma Rides carrying 54kg at $26.50.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/05/2025 | 75 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 0:55.93 | 4-7-8 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $48.91 |
| 8/8 | 22/02/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 53.5kg | 0:54.74 | 4-4-8 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $26.70 |
| 10/11 | 18/01/2025 | 50 | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:42.62 | 2-9-10 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $15.90 |
| 5/7 | 29/11/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $136,986.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Good | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:12.24 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $6.70 |
| 2/5 | 09/11/2024 | 23 | MDN 2 | $136,986.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:17.39 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 5/11 | 17/10/2024 | 33 | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:28.92 | 2-1-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $43.98 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Malibu Moon out of Honey's Sox Appeal.
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Practical Joke out of Mo's Song.