Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
ROYAL SAPPHIRE (10) appeals off a solid 5th at Churchill over 1207m, beaten 9L, after a prior 3rd over 1308m on heavy; can take another step at 1408m. MANDY'S MAN CAN (11) was 3rd at Keeneland over 1408m last start, beaten 2.3L after leading, and has a Churchill 1207m 2nd on record. HELLACIOUS (7) brings consistent sprint placings, including a Turfway 1207m 3rd two back, and stretches to 1408m. TORRE EIFFEL (5) has Churchill experience and was 3rd over 1710m here late last year; draw helps. POWER AURA (2) improved to 4th at Churchill over 1408m last start and can be around the mark again.

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 5th of 7 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 1 May, beaten 11.8L from barrier 1 with 55.5kg. Best recent effort was two back when 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1609m on 4 Apr in Maiden Claiming, beaten 2L after improving mid-race. Blinkers go on and he drops 2kg to 53.5kg with the rail draw retained. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-6-6 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-4-1 | 8 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 11L | $3.70 |
| 5/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Renzo Manuel Rojas | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Renzo Manuel Rojas | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-5-4 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Renzo Manuel Rojas | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Andres Calleja
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day turnaround after finishing 4th at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 10 May, beaten 8.3L on FT with 53.5kg. Prior run was 6th at Keeneland over 1207m, beaten 14.5L in the same grade. Now draws barrier 2 with Andres Calleja for Marcelino Salas after a stable change from Kenneth G McPeek. Can improve with the soft draw.
Last Starts 19 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Declan Cannon | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FAST | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 21.55L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 307 days. Best recent run was 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 30 Apr, beaten 0.5L by Hasten at $4.20. Since then finished 6th of 7 over 1609m at Churchill Downs on 25 Jun, beaten 13.5L at $7.50, then 6th at Ellis Park over 1308m on 26 Jul, beaten 7.75L at $9. Draws barrier 3 for Gustavo Esquivel with Adam Beschizza up; can improve if recapturing that Churchill placing.
Last Starts 307 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 7.75L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 3-5-4-5 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 30/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 11/12 | 08/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-6-11 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34-day break after finishing 5th of 7 at Oaklawn Park over 1609m on 25 Apr, beaten 7.8L after leading early, with 56.5kg. Prior Churchill Downs run at 1408m on 28 Sep resulted in 10th of 10 at $13. Blinkers go on and he drops 0.5kg. Winless from 18 but did place on heavy two starts earlier in 2025; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | GD | Luis S Quinonez | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | - | 7-8-10 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | FT | Glenn W Corbett | 56.5kg | - | 4-5-2-5 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $3.20 |
| 9/11 | 27/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | GD | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | - | 7-7-9 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | HEAVY | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 8 |
| 4L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/02/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1-6 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-4-2 | 2 |
| 3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55kg | - | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/09/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | - | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 54kg | - | 3-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 97 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | GD | Carlos Barbosa | 52kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 52kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/03/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | GD | Carlos Barbosa | 52kg | - | 5-5-5 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 16/02/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 52kg | - | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/01/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SY | Nik Juarez | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $31.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/12/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Nik Juarez | 55kg | - | 7-7-9 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off 19 days and a 7th at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 10 May, beaten 10L on fast going with 56kg after racing midfield. Prior run was 8th of 8 at Keeneland over 1207m on 10 Apr, beaten 14.8L in MSW company. Best finish remains a 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 30 Nov, beaten 1.9L in Maiden Claiming. Can improve with a cleaner run from barrier 5 under Gabriel Saez.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | - | 7-5-7 | 10 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 10-10-9-7 | 11 |
| 11.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 2-3-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 3 |
| 10L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up at 1710m he stuck on for 3rd at Laurel Park on 12 Apr, beaten 5.5L on firm with 53kg after racing handy. Last start 9th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 12 May, beaten 9L on good with 55.5kg. Drops 2kg to 53.5kg here and adds blinkers; now with Jerry Dixon Jr and Assael Espinoza rides. Can improve with the gear change and lighter weight.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6-9 | 6 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 53kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3-5 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing 3rd at Turfway Park over 1207m on 20 Mar at $8.50 after racing handy. Last start 6th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 30 Apr, beaten 10.3L on FT, after settling back. Earlier boxed on for 3rd at Turfway over 1308m on 17 Jan at $4.20, beaten 1.3L. Consistent placegetter who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 56.5kg | - | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 56.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 3L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 6L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-7-9 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 1710m Churchill Downs run on 29 Apr when 9th of 10, beaten 15.6L in Maiden Claiming, racing at the tail throughout with 57kg. Prior Turfway efforts were 6th over 1308m on 25 Mar (beaten 8.9L at $41) and 6th over 1207m on 13 Mar (12.8L) in Maiden Special Weight company. Wears blinkers and carries 56kg from barrier 8 with Joseph C. Bealmear for Brian D. Michael. Needs to lift but can improve with the drop back in distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Andres Calleja | 57kg | - | 10-10-10-10 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Andres Calleja | 56.5kg | - | 10-10-7 | 12 |
| 8.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Andres Calleja | 56.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FAST | Andres Calleja | 56.5kg | - | 6-7-9-9 | 11 |
| 14.5L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | Andres Calleja | 56kg | - | 9-9-10 | 8 |
| 7.95L | $61.00 |
| 10/12 | 27/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | GD | Joseph C Bealmear | 47.5kg | - | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 15.9L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a 29-day break. Last start 8th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 30 Apr, beaten 14.8L on FT, with 53.5kg after settling midfield; race won by Five Wishes. Draws barrier 9 now and carries 53.5kg again for trainer Michelle Lovell, with Danny Sheehy taking over. Can improve with added experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up now after a 29-day turnaround. Last start 5th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 30 Apr, beaten 9L on FT, with 49.2kg after settling midfield; race won by Five Wishes. Prior run 3rd of 9 here over 1308m on HEAVY on 21 Nov, beaten 3.6L at $34 after racing on speed. Lightly raced 3yo colt for Ed Moger Jr and sticks with Summer Pauly; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Summer Pauly | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | HEAVY | Samuel E Bermudez | 54kg | - | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49-day break after a solid 3rd at Keeneland over 1408m on 10 Apr, beaten 2.3L after leading throughout in a Maiden Claiming 79 with 56.5kg. Earlier run at Churchill Downs was a front-running 2nd over 1207m on 19 Nov 2025 on MY, beaten 1.5L at $13. Blinkers go on, draws barrier 11, and carries 56kg with Evin A. Roman for Paulo H. Lobo. Can feature with a controlled tempo.
Last Starts 49 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 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 17L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | MY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 196 days and draws widest in 12, with blinkers on. Last start 8th of 9 after settling 3rd then weakening at Churchill Downs over 1308m on 14 Nov, beaten 20.9L, with 54kg at $4.75 behind Silver Talisman. Now carries 53.5kg and gets Irad Ortiz Jr. Can improve with the gear change but needs to lift.
Last Starts 196 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 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 3-4-8 | 7 |
| 20.9L | $4.75 |