Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
HAWKEYE STATE (4) sets the standard after two runner-up efforts, most recently 2nd at Oaklawn over 1207m, sitting handy and holding the place. IMPRACTICAL (3) brings race fitness with a Fair Grounds 3rd over 1207m two back and was 4th at Keeneland last start. CIVIC CHARM (7) debuted 4th at Gulfstream over 1207m and can improve. INTERROGATOR (12) drops back in trip after finishing 12th over 1408m here, which could suit.
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Mckinzie out of Viva Sheila. Draws the inside gate with 53.5kg for Martin Garcia for trainer Dale L. Romans. Profile suggests a tidy setup from barrier 1. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a 44-day break. Last start 6th of 6 after racing handy then weakening at Keeneland over 1106m on 15 Apr, beaten 8.1L on firm with 53.5kg. Moves from gate 6 to 2 and stays at the same weight under Irad Ortiz Jr. Can improve with the inside draw.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up he boxed on for 3rd at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 21 Mar, led throughout and was beaten 3.5L at $9.50. Last start 4th of 9 at Keeneland over 1207m on 24 Apr, beaten 7.8L in a Maiden Special Weight 93 with 54.5kg. Drops 1kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 3 with Axel Concepcion up for D. Whitworth Beckman. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 37 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 10/12 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 6-9-10 | 7 |
| 18.4L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SY | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 6-12-12 | 10 |
| 16.9L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with 2nds at Gulfstream Park over 1006m on 13 Mar (beaten 1L at $6.50) and Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 2 May. Last start 2nd of 12 after settling 4th at Oaklawn Park, beaten 11.5L on FT, with 55.5kg. Drops to 53.5kg and draws barrier 4 with Rafael Bejarano up for Tristan Ashford. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 1L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Girvin out of Miss Bosconovitch. Draws barrier 6 with 53.5kg under Corey J. Lanerie for trainer Lonnie Briley. Setup looks workable. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after 61 days. Last start 4th of 6 at Gulfstream Park over 1207m on 29 Mar, beaten 5.5L on FAST, with 48.8kg at $3.70 after settling back; winner was Wyatt's World. Rises 100m and carries 53.5kg under Junior Alvarado for William I. Mott. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FAST | Taylor Kingsley | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Street Sense. Draws barrier 8 with 53.5kg for Tyler Gaffalione for trainer Norm W. Casse. Setup looks straightforward and breeding appeals. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Into Mischief for Albert M. Stall, Jr. Draws barrier 9 with 53.5kg and Luis Saez booked. Profile suggests upside at this stage of his career. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Independence Hall for Michael W. Mccarthy, draws barrier 10 with Ben Curtis up and 53.5kg. U.S.-bred out of Spring Island. Set-up suggests a light weight and wide alley to navigate. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Street Sense out of Italia. Draws barrier 11 with 53.5kg, ridden by Flavien Prat for Bob Baffert. Set-up appeals on paper and he can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after debuting 12th of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 2 May, beaten 29L on fast going in a Maiden Special Weight 88. Draws wider today from barrier 12 after gate 3 last time. Keith J. Asmussen rides for Steven M. Asmussen, with 53.5kg again. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 7-10-12 | 3 |
| 29L | $0.00 |