Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight
SHINING MOMENT (5) sets the standard after leading and finishing 2nd at Keeneland over 1106m, beaten 6.5L, and now drops slightly in trip. RANDIE'S RASCAL (8) was 3rd in the same race, beaten 3.1L, and draws to get a similar run. WARTIME (10) showed speed when 4th at Keeneland over 1106m, 7.1L away, and can figure again at 1005m. MR GERSON (11) debuted 3rd over 905m at Keeneland and has claims up in trip. ZEE R ONE (3) has race experience but needs to lift on recent Keeneland efforts.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Speightstown on debut for Mark E. Casse. Draws the rail with Jose L. Ortiz up and carries 54kg. Breeding suggests speed and professionalism. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Karakontie out of More Than Gracious. Debuts for trainer Kelsey Danner with Adam Beschizza booked and 54kg from barrier 2. Likely to get a soft run from the draw. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Raging Bull who was 4th of 5 on debut at Keeneland over 905m on 9 Apr (FT), beaten 16.5L after settling 4th. Last start faded to 8th of 9 at Keeneland over 1106m on 23 Apr (FM), beaten 23.1L after racing handy early; winner was Tolstoy. Draws barrier 3 and carries 54kg again. Needs to lift but can improve with a softer trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 3-3-8 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | FT | Agustin Gomez | 54kg | - | 4-4 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Golden Pal on debut for Timothy E. Hamm. Draws barrier 4 with Luis Saez booked and carries 54kg. Stable/jockey setup looks solid. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Golden Pal who debuted 25 days ago. Last start 2nd of 5 after leading then holding on at Keeneland over 1106m on 24 Apr, beaten 6.5L by More Champagne on FM, with 54kg. Drops 1.5kg to 52.5kg and draws barrier 5; John R. Velazquez rides for Wesley A. Ward. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Fire At Will out of Camilla on debut. Draws barrier 6 with Irad Ortiz Jr. riding for Michael J. Maker at 54kg. Stable/jockey combo is a positive setup. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Sioux Nation out of All To Do With It, trained by Doug F. O'Neill. Debuts from barrier 7 with Rafael Bejarano at 52.5kg. No exposed race form to assess. Can feature with a clean break and tractable run.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Second-up 2yo filly by Blue Point. Last start 3rd of 9 at Keeneland over 1106m on 23 Apr, beaten 3.1L on FM, with 53.5kg after settling 5th then 4th; behind Tolstoy. Drops 1kg to 52.5kg and trims back slightly in trip from a slightly better gate. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Twirling Candy on debut for Kelsey Danner. Draws barrier 9 with Axel Concepcion up at 54kg. Basic profile into first run, but pedigree appeals. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up after a 26-day break. Last start 4th of 9 after racing handy at Keeneland over 1106m on 23 Apr, beaten 7.1L in a Maiden Special Weight (FM) with 54kg. Two-year-old colt by War Front for Steven M. Asmussen, now drawn barrier 10 with Tyler Gaffalione up. Can improve with experience.
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 |
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| 4/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Golden Pal who debuted 33 days ago. Last start 3rd of 10 after settling 5th then improving to 3rd at Keeneland over 905m on 16 Apr, beaten 7.4L on FT, with 54kg. Steps up 100m and draws wider in barrier 11. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
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| 3/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | FT | Andres Calleja | 54kg | - | 5-3 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Midshipman out of Tiz Rae Anna on debut. Draws wide in barrier 12 with Irad Ortiz Jr. riding for Wesley A. Ward at 54kg. Fitness and intent from the yard will be key. Can feature with the right run.