Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
SUPER SAIYAJIN (2) sets the standard after a close 2nd at Keeneland over 905m, beaten 0.1L, then backed it up with 2nd in a 1006m stakes at Churchill Downs. ROCK HAVOC (8) was 4th here over 1006m, beaten 7.5L after making late ground, and can improve. BARDSTOWN ROAD (4) was 5th on debut at this track over 1006m and is entitled to progress. MR GERSON (3) has the Keeneland 905m 3rd behind Super Saiyajin and can feature if he rebounds from his latest.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Munnings on debut for Riley Mott. Draws barrier 1 with Luis Saez and carries 54kg. Setup looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 34‑day break after a solid 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 29 Apr on SY, beaten 1.8L by Waggley with 53.5kg after racing handy. Prior run 2nd at Keeneland over 905m on 16 Apr (FT), beaten 0.1L by Blessed Flyer with 54kg after leading. Two-year-old colt by Modernist; draws barrier 2 with Gerardo Corrales up for Sergio Donjuan. Can feature with another forward ride.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 29/04/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SY | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | - | 2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SY | Santiago Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 5-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Andres Calleja
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Golden Pal who placed on debut at Keeneland over 905m on 16 Apr, 3rd of 10 beaten 7.4L on FT with 54kg. Last start at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 21 May finished 10th of 10, beaten 18.6L on FM after racing handy. Barrier improves from 9 to 3 and reunites with Andres Calleja for Israel Acevedo. Can improve from a better draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Agustin Gomez | 54kg | - | 3-4-6 | 9 |
| 18.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | FT | Andres Calleja | 54kg | - | 5-3 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Beau Liam for Kenneth G. McPeek. Last start 5th of 9 after settling back at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 14 May, beaten 9.3L on FT with 54kg. Barrier improves from 8 to 4 and stays at 54kg, with Florent Geroux taking over. Can improve with that debut run behind him.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 9-8-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Jackie’s Warrior out of Broken Dreams on debut. Draws barrier 5 with Keith J. Asmussen riding for Steven M. Asmussen at 54kg. Debut setup looks straightforward; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Street Sense on debut for Steven M. Asmussen. Draws barrier 6 with Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. to ride at 54kg. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Omaha Beach who debuted at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 14 May, finishing 8th of 9, beaten 17.5L on FT with 54kg. Settled 4th early before drifting to 6th in the run, with Captain Luke winning that race. Barrier shifts from 2 to 7 and up slightly in trip. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 8/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Rock Your World for Kenneth G. McPeek. Last start 4th of 9 after settling back at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 14 May, beaten 7.5L on FT, with 54kg. Draws wider from barrier 8 after the rail run first-up; Emmanuel Esquivel sticks. Can improve second-up and has place claims.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 4/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 8-7-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Tapit out of Skygaze makes his first start. Draws barrier 9 with 54kg for jockey Axel Concepcion for trainer Mark E. Casse. Debut profile only, but stable typically presents them ready. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Upstart on debut for Brad H. Cox. Draws barrier 10 with Luan Machado and carries 54kg. Debut profile is tidy on paper. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Vekoma on debut for Brendan P. Walsh. Draws barrier 11 with 54kg and Ben Curtis booked. Early outing will guide his level. Can feature with the right run.