Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Claiming
GORRONO RANCH (3) brings the strongest credentials, last seen 3rd at Kentucky Downs over 1308m, beaten 2L after racing on speed, and now drops back to 1106m with a light weight. CLICK (11) is a key chance off a narrow 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1408m on May 9, and has prior 1106m form including a Fair Grounds 3rd, 0.9L off the winner. RED RAINBOW (2) has recent substance with a Keeneland 3rd over 1308m two starts back and can be competitive back in trip. POPPY WOPPY (5) showed pace when 5th here over 1207m last start and may give a sight dropping in distance.
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 241 days and draws the inside gate with blinkers on. Last start 11th of 11 at Keeneland over 1308m on 5 Oct, beaten 36.3L with 54kg at $51, behind Whiskey Business. Prior run 5th of 6 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1006m on 23 Sep, beaten 8L at $26. Needs to lift but the soft draw can help; has place claims.
Last Starts 241 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54kg | - | 4-8-11 | 10 |
| 36.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 8L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 35-day break after finishing 7th at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 29 Apr on SY, beaten 18.8L with 53.5kg. Prior run was a solid 3rd at Keeneland over 1308m on 8 Apr, beaten 5.5L in Maiden Claiming 75. Draws barrier 2 and drops back slightly in trip; Samy Camacho rides for Troy S. Wismer. Can feature with a soft run from the gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | William Antongeorgi Iii | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1106m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-9 | 6 |
| 11L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | MY | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 1-1-3-4 | 4 |
| 11L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FAST | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jr Samuel Camacho | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 51.5kgs
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First-up after 269 days. Last start 3rd of 11 after racing handy at Kentucky Downs over 1308m on 7 Sep, beaten 2L by Valala, with 54kg at $3.40. Earlier ran 5th of 8 at Saratoga over 1609m when leading, beaten 3.3L at $5, and placed twice prior including a Churchill Downs 2nd over 1006m at $1.32. Consistent filly with 4 placings from 5; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 269 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.32 |
| 2/9 | 11/04/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | HEAVY | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 2-2 | 7 |
| 3.75L | $1.50 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly from Robert Medina, drawn barrier 4 with Abel Cedillo up and 53.5kg. USA-bred by Engage out of Tiz Heaven. Setup is straightforward and she maps to get her chance from the draw. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up this prep she held 3rd mid-race before finishing 5th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 7 May, beaten 8L in a Maiden Special Weight with 53.5kg. Prior run was 5th of 6 at Keeneland over 1207m on 15 Apr in Maiden Claiming, beaten 7.8L. Three career starts for no placings; blinkers go on. Can improve with the gear change.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | HEAVY | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Liam's Map out of Uplifted. Draws barrier 6 with Luan Machado riding for Brad H. Cox at 53.5kg. Setup looks straightforward on paper. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip from 1609m after a 34-day break. Last start 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 30 Apr, beaten 13.9L on FT with 53.5kg. Previously 3rd of 7 at Gulfstream Park over 1308m on 21 Mar, beaten 7L at $8. Blinkers go on and Ben Curtis rides for Ethan W. West; can improve.
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 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-3-5 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FAST | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 7L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 318 days. Last start 7th of 7 at Ellis Park over 1609m on 20 Jul, beaten 67.5L, with 54kg at $23 after settling back; winner was To A Flame. Prior run 8th of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1106m on 21 Jun, beaten 18.1L at $21. Drops back in trip and carries 53.5kg; can improve with the run.
Last Starts 318 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 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | GD | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 5-5-7-7 | 4 |
| 67.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip today after a 1609m run at Churchill Downs on 23 May when 5th of 6 on SY, beaten 21L in MSW 81 after settling back. Prior effort was 4th of 10 over 1207m here on 29 Apr in Maiden Claiming 78, beaten 7L on SY. Also 4th of 10 at Turfway over 1207m on 11 Mar, beaten 5.3L at $5.50, making late ground. Can feature with a sharper finish at this distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-5-6-6 | 6 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | SY | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-9 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | Adam Beschizza | 52.5kg | - | 8-7-8 | 4 |
| 13.25L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SY | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 5-4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 9 May, beaten 0.1L after leading early, with 53.5kg. Prior runs included 4th at Keeneland over 1408m and a 3rd at Fair Grounds over 1106m, both on fast/firm. Drops 2kg to 51.5kg and returns to 1106m from barrier 11; blinkers on. Can feature with a clean break and early speed.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 5-3-3 | 10 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 8 |
| 9L | $4.60 |
| 5/11 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $3.80 |
| 4/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FAST | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 3-3-4-6 | 2 |
| 14.25L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 15.25L | $15.00 |