Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
LOTS OF KISSES (8) sets a solid standard off a strong 2025 campaign, including 2nd at Kentucky Downs over 1308m and 3rd at Ellis Park over 1106m before a close 4th at Aqueduct. BOURBON MILK PUNCH (14) brings consistent placings up to a mile, last seen 3rd at Aqueduct over 1609m after a pair of narrow Saratoga/Aqueduct finishes. GERBER DAISY (4) has the December Fair Grounds 2nd over 1207m in her favor and can improve back in trip. DREAM CHICK (1) draws the rail and was 2nd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1006m; fitness a query after 103 days off.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 103 days and draws barrier 1 with blinkers on. Last start 5th of 10 at Turfway Park over 1106m on 21 Feb, beaten 6.3L on FT, with 54.5kg at $51 behind Kilby Girl. Earlier placed 2nd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1006m on 28 Oct, beaten 2.3L on FM at $13 when on-speed throughout. Can feature with further improvement fresh from the inside draw.
Last Starts 103 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 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1106m | FT | Santiago Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Javier Padron Barcenas | 54kg | - | 3-6-11 | 7 |
| 21.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Javier Padron Barcenas | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | - | 3-4-4-6 | 2 |
| 20.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 7-5-5-4 | 14 |
| 10.75L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly drawn barrier 2 for trainer Jose Luiz Aranha with Jane Elliott up and 53.5kg. USA-bred by Upstart out of Naomi Broadway. Set-up looks straightforward from the good gate. Can improve.
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by More Than Ready. Draws barrier 3 with Mario Gutierrez up for Dallas Stewart at 53.5kg. Set-up looks straightforward from the low draw. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 34-day break; last start 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 1 May, beaten 9L on fast, with 53.5kg. Best run this prep was earlier when 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 20 Dec, beaten 1L at $22 after racing on speed. Churchill record is 0 from 2, but she draws barrier 4 and switches to Edgar Morales for Gregory D. Foley. Can feature with a tidy run at this shorter journey.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $8.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-9 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1L | $22.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 11-10-9 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Not This Time out of Empire Angel. Trained by Eddie Kenneally with Ben Curtis booked and draws barrier 5 at 53.5kg. Profile suggests an early-career runner with a neat setup. Can improve with race experience.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up here after 137 days. Debuted at Fair Grounds over 1106m on 18 Jan, led early before fading to 7th of 12, beaten 6.5L in a Maiden Special Weight, at $7.50 with 54.5kg. Drops 1kg and draws one gate wider; retains the Gregory D. Foley barn with Adam Beschizza up. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 137 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Maclean's Music out of Yes Liz for trainer Christopher Davis. Draws barrier 7 with Florent Geroux up at 56kg. Set-up looks straightforward on paper. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 223 days. Runner-up at Kentucky Downs over 1308m on 10 Sep, beaten 3L by Dashin' Diva at $2.15 after racing handy. Last start 4th of 9 at Aqueduct over 1207m on 24 Oct, beaten 4.3L at $2.70. Can feature with improvement fresh under Luis Saez for Michael J. Maker.
Last Starts 223 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 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/12 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 3L | $2.15 |
| 3/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 1L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after debuting at Keeneland over 1106m on 16 Apr, finishing 8th of 10, beaten 6.7L on firm going. Settled back and passed a couple late, with 53.5kg for Victoria H. Oliver. Axel Concepcion takes over from John R Velazquez and draws barrier 9. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Curlin out of Bode's Dream. Draws barrier 10 with 53.5kg under Joel Rosario for Philip D'Amato. Set-up is solid on paper without exposed race form. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Johan Rosado
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 214 days and draws wide in barrier 14. Last start 3rd of 10 after leading throughout at Aqueduct over 1609m on 2 Nov, beaten 1.5L on firm going with 54.5kg at $5 behind Every Vote Counts. Prior run 2nd at Aqueduct over 1710m on 3 Oct, beaten 1.5L at $9.50 behind Toes. Consistent placegetter this season and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 214 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 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/11 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 9 |
| 4L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 31/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |