Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
FUZZY STARE (3) appeals dropping 2kg and adding blinkers after a solid 3rd at Keeneland over 1106m last start, beaten 1.3L after racing handy. MOUQEER (4) was runner-up at Churchill Downs over 1207m 10 days ago and maps to be on speed again. JACK CHARLES (7) showed pace when 3rd here over 1207m last start, beaten 3.8L, and can give a sight. D BIGALOW (5) holds some outside claims off a recent Oaklawn 4th over 1207m.
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Jimmy Creed from Yielding Gold. Draws barrier 2 with 53.5kg under Gerardo Corrales for trainer Jon Jazdzewski. Set-up looks straightforward from a soft gate. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Third-up 50 days since a much-improved 3rd at Keeneland over 1106m on 15 Apr, beaten 1.3L in a Maiden Special Weight 85 after racing handy. Earlier started $3.20 and finished 6th at Turfway Park over 1006m on 6 Mar, beaten 10L in MSW 81. Drops 2kg to 51.5kg and draws barrier 3 with blinkers on for Wesley A. Ward and Amir Mendoza. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 10L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 10-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 25 May, beaten 5.8L in Maiden Claiming 80 after racing handy. Two back was 7th at Keeneland over 1408m on 19 Apr in a Maiden Special Weight 95, beaten 26.8L. Earlier debuted 5th at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 21 Mar in MSW 82, beaten 9.6L after leading. Can feature with further improvement at this trip.
Last Starts 10 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 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-7 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 53kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip from 1207m and resumes 41 days after a SY fourth at Oaklawn Park in a Maiden Special Weight, beaten 9L after racing handy. Best recent figure was a 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 27 Sep, leading and beaten 3L by Trouble Time at $3.60. Blinkers go on and Mario Gutierrez rides for David Fawkes. Can feature with a clean jump and softer early fractions.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-5 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Gavin Ashton | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3-12 | 10 |
| 34.1L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 19/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/12 | 18/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a 33-day break. Last start 12th of 12 after settling back at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 2 May, beaten 44.3L, with 55.5kg on FT, behind Doublecents. Drops 2kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 6 with Declan Cannon for Ron Moquett. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 33 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 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 9-11-12 | 10 |
| 44.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 12-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 23 May, beaten 3.8L on good going after leading throughout behind Equilibrium. Prior run was 5th at Keeneland over 1207m on 22 Apr, beaten 12.3L on fast ground when prominent early. Four-year-old gelding by Pinatubo now draws barrier 7 and carries 56kg for Luis Saez for Joe Sharp. Can feature with a measured ride on speed.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Dialed In for Gregory D. Foley, drawn barrier 8 with Adam Beschizza up at 53.5kg. USA-bred out of Elegant Jem. Set-up looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.