Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
LA BELLE VIE (4) debuts for Wesley A. Ward and looks a key chance at 1005m. VISSINO (1) resumes from the rail with Jose L. Ortiz booked and appeals on placement. MONEY MAN MIKE (8) also debuts and draws a top rider in Irad Ortiz Jr. ZEE R ONE (5) has race experience but was 8th at Keeneland over 1106m, beaten 23.1L, which he must improve on.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Preservationist out of Treat. Draws barrier 1 with Jose L. Ortiz riding for Mark E. Casse at 54kg. Debut profile is tidy on paper. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Tourist out of Respect My Candor on debut. Draws barrier 3 with Julien R. Leparoux booked for Chasey Deville Pomier. Stable/jockey setup looks tidy. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Tacitus out of Delavie makes her first start for Wesley A. Ward. Draws barrier 4 with Gerardo Corrales and carries 52.5kg. Debut profile is straightforward. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Raging Bull with blinkers on. Last start 8th of 9 after racing handy at Keeneland over 1106m on 23 Apr, beaten 23.1L on firm, with 54kg. Prior run 4th of 5 at Keeneland over 905m on 9 Apr, beaten 16.5L on fast. Needs to lift but can improve with added 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Golden Pal out of Art Of Almost makes his debut. Carries 51.5kg with Amir Mendoza for Paul McEntee. Barrier 6 offers a straightforward draw. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Collected resuming after a 42-day break. Debuted at Keeneland over 905m on 16 Apr, 9th of 10 after settling 6th then 10th in a Maiden Special Weight, with 54kg on a fast track. Tyler Gaffalione now rides and blinkers go on; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 6-10 | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Bolt D'Oro on debut for Aaron M. West. Draws barrier 8 with Irad Ortiz, Jr. up and carries 54kg. Debut profile reads well enough on breeding and rider. Can feature with the right run.