Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight
MARKET RUNNER (1) brings the best recent figure after a 2nd at Keeneland over 1408m, beaten 3L, and now stretches to the mile from the inside draw. OUR FOREFATHERS (4) was 3rd at Keeneland over 1408m, on-speed throughout, and looks a key chance up to 1609m. NATIONAL CHARTER (3) debuted 3rd at Keeneland over 1207m after leading midrace and is an improver at this trip. SUSAN'S BOY (6) rates a minor hope with a Turfway Park mile 2nd two back. Something for the Multiples: OUR FOREFATHERS (4) NATIONAL CHARTER (3) MARKET RUNNER (1) CIERTO (7)
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 41-day break after a solid 2nd at Keeneland over 1408m on 12 Apr, beaten 3L by Civil Liberty after racing handy with 54.5kg. Prior run was 4th of 9 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 1 Mar, beaten 5.1L at $9 when running on late. Draws barrier 1 and drops 1kg to 53.5kg under Jose L. Ortiz for Kinnon Larose. Can feature with a similar on-pace trip.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-4 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 5-3-4-4 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 6-4-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 11-9-6-5 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back to a mile after finishing 6th of 8 at Keeneland over 1710m on 19 Apr, beaten 8.8L with 57kg on FT. Best run came at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 30 Oct when 3rd on SY, beaten 4.5L at $41. Drops 0.5kg and draws barrier 2 with Francisco Arrieta riding for Darrin Miller; blinkers go on. Can improve back to this trip and track; has place claims.
Last Starts 34 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 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-7 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 11-12-12 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Chase Miller | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Chase Miller | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-10-10 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-12-12 | 5 |
| 35.5L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up now after a debut 3rd of 9 at Keeneland over 1207m on 24 Apr, beaten 7L on a fast track after racing on speed. Drops 1kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 3. Steps up 402m in trip with Luis Saez staying on for George R. Arnold II. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up he improved to 3rd at Keeneland over 1408m on 19 Apr, beaten 7L in a Maiden Special Weight 95 after settling handy. Prior runs were 8th at Keeneland over 1408m and 5th at Churchill Downs over 1207m. Picks up Irad Ortiz Jr. and drops 1kg, with blinkers listed. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 34 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 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 4-2-7 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up off 94 days. Best recent effort was 2nd at Turfway Park over 1609m on 21 Jan, beaten 0.5L in MSW 89 at $22 after settling 4th. Last start 7th of 8 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 18 Feb, beaten 7.5L in MSW 93 with 57kg at $8. Carries 56.5kg here and draws barrier 6 for Ben Colebrook with Luan Machado up. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 57kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4-4 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $22.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 55kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 2 |
| 11L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $52,000.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 7-5-6-4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 5-3-4-7 | 12 |
| 12.8L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after 34 days, last start 4th of 9 at Keeneland over 1408m on 19 Apr, beaten 14.3L after settling back, with 54.5kg. Prior form at Los Alamitos included 3rd in an Allowance over 320m and 3rd in a Futurity Trial over 366m. Tyler Gaffalione rides for Brendan P. Walsh; weight drops 1kg and draws barrier 7. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Derby Trial 86 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 366m | FT | Oscar M Peinado | 57kg | - | 5-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2025 | - | Invitational Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 320m | FT | Jonathan Roman | 57kg | - | 4-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/11/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 89 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 366m | FT | Oscar M Peinado | 57kg | - | 4-4 | 4 |
| 1L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 320m | FT | Oscar M Peinado | 57kg | - | 3-3 | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 274m | FT | Oscar M Peinado | 57kg | - | 1() | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 274m | FT | Ruben Lozano | 57kg | - | 3() | 2 |
| 0.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN 74 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 274m | FT | Ruben Lozano | 57kg | - | 1() | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/05/2025 | - | Futurity Trial 79 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 320m | FT | Jonathan Roman | 57kg | - | 7-6 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/04/2025 | - | MDN 74 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 274m | FT | Jonathan Roman | 57kg | - | 4() | 7 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | MDN 74 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 201m | FT | Ricardo S Ramirez | 57kg | - | 7() | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 |