Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight
BOURBON TOWN (5) sets the benchmark after a debut 2nd at Keeneland over 905m on 3 Apr, beaten 2L after racing handy; blinkers go on and the extra trip looks suitable. FORTUNE KING (2) needs to lift off a 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 14 May, beaten 16.5L, but draws low. CROSS POWER (4) has race fitness with three starts and was 7th of 7 here over 905m last time; rises in distance. First starters TIME FOR ACTION (1), GUN FOR GLORY (3), BISTINEAU BLIZZARD (6), HEY TUFF GUY (7) and GAMERBOY (8) debut and add depth.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt on debut by Not This Time out of Tequilita. Draws the inside gate with Axel Concepcion riding for Mark E. Casse at 54kg. Pedigree suggests early speed and professionalism. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 3748 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 | 19/02/2016 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 905m | FT | Cheryl Charlton | 56kg | - | 3-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/01/2016 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos | 905m | FT | Omar Herrera Santos | 56kg | - | 1-2 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Catalina Cruiser, second start. Last start 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 14 May, beaten 16.5L on FT, from barrier 9 with 54kg. Draws much better in barrier 2 and keeps 54kg; Gerardo Corrales takes over. Can improve.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Gun Runner out of Easy Tap on debut for Steven M. Asmussen. Draws barrier 3 with Keith J. Asmussen and carries 54kg. Pedigree suggests early speed and versatility. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: J.j. Meza
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up at Churchill Downs last week finished 7th of 7 over 905m on 17 May, beaten 9.6L on FT, after settling 6th throughout with 54kg. Prior run at Keeneland over 1106m on 23 Apr was 9th of 9 in a Maiden Special Weight, beaten 27.1L on FM. Drops from MSW company in April to recent claiming level and draws barrier 4 today after wide gates. Needs to lift but can improve with the softer setup.
Last Starts 8 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 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | J J Meza | 54kg | - | 6-6 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Santiago Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 27.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SY | Rilardo J Carpio | 54kg | - | 6-6 | 6 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Placed on debut at Keeneland over 905m on 3 Apr, finishing 2nd of 6 on SY by 2L after settling 3rd then 2nd behind Suspicions with 54kg. Two-year-old colt by Echo Town; Blinkers go on. Up in trip by 201m and draws barrier 5 with Tyler Gaffalione for Rey Hernandez. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SY | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 3-2 | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Frosted on debut for Alvin Brent Taylor. Draws barrier 6 with Rafael Bejarano up and carries 54kg. Pedigree suggests speed and versatility. Can feature with a clean break and race-day maturity.
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Life Is Good out of Hotshot Anna on debut. Draws barrier 7 with Mario Gutierrez riding for Brian A. Lynch, carrying 54kg. Breeding suggests speed and precocity. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Catalina Cruiser out of Flawsome on debut. Draws barrier 8 with Gabriel Saez riding for Glenna L. Laureano at 54kg. Profile reads straightforward without exposed form. Can feature with a tidy break and early professionalism.