Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Mdn Special Weight
GRAND PREMIERE (4) brings strong European maiden form, twice runner-up over 1609m at Dundalk, last time beaten 0.1L, and looks ready to strike. Let’s Be Frank (10) rates the main danger dropping from a Churchill Stakes where he was 6th over 1710m after a Santa Anita 1609m 2nd, beaten 1.8L. PROVIDER (13) was 3rd at Keeneland over 1710m, beaten 6.5L, and maps to be in the finish again. ROYAL CAUSEWAY (1) has repeatedly held his own at this track, including 4th here over 1811m beaten 3.3L, and can figure. Something for the Multiples: FELINE CURIOUS (8) LET'S BE FRANK (10) CLARK'S CORNER (2) SIGFRID (11)
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, finishing 4th at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 9 May, beaten 3.3L on firm with 53.5kg after improving mid-race behind Supercharger. Prior run 4th at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 21 Mar at $4.40, beaten 2.8L, closing from last. Best finish was 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 29 Nov, beaten 1.5L by Gairloch. Draws barrier 1 and stays at 53.5kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8-7 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FAST | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 9-3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-8-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 9-6-7-6 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | HEAVY | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 10-11-10-6 | 9 |
| 8.25L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 11-10-9-6 | 10 |
| 5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip 201m after a 6th of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 1 May, beaten 5.3L on firm going from barrier 2 with 53.5kg. Prior runs include 9th over the same track and trip on 29 Nov (beaten 6.6L at $3.80) after a Keeneland 1710m 3rd on soft. Earlier, placed 2nd at Kentucky Downs over 1408m on 4 Sep 2025, beaten 3L at $29. Three-year-old gelding for Ian R. Wilkes, drawn 2 with Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. up; can feature with a clean trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 7-7-8-7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SY | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 10-8-8-5 | 9 |
| 8L | $4.20 |
| 2/11 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 9-9-4 | 5 |
| 3L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Not This Time. Draws barrier 3 with 53.5kg for Axel Concepcion for trainer William Walden. Profile is limited but the setup is tidy. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with back-to-back 2nds at Dundalk over 1609m, latest on 10 Apr beaten 0.1L by Golddream with 61kg at $3.75. Prior run on 7 Nov was also 2nd over 1609m, beaten 0.2L by Manton Bay with 59.5kg at $4.60. Now third-up off a 55-day break, switches barns to Brendan P. Walsh and gets Tyler Gaffalione with a notable weight drop to 53.5kg and a kinder gate. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 2/13 | 07/11/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a debut 5th of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 2 May, beaten 13.3L in a Maiden Special Weight, settling 9th then 7th before closing to 5th. Stays with 53.5kg and draws barrier 5, with Luan Machado riding for Brad H. Cox. Distance rises 402m which may suit this Quality Road colt. Can improve with race experience and the step up in trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 9-7-5 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip 201m after a tough last start 12th of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 1 May, beaten 31.1L on firm going with 53.5kg. Best run was debut 4th of 10 at Gulfstream Park over 1408m on 7 Feb, beaten 4.3L at $23. Second-up at Gulfstream he finished 8th of 8 over 1609m when $4.33, then struggled latest. Three-year-old gelding for Philip A. Bauer with Mario Gutierrez up; can improve back slightly in distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 6-4-12-12 | 1 |
| 31.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8 | 4 |
| - | $4.33 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-1 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark without placing in three Maiden Special Weight runs. Last start 8th of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 9 May, beaten 11.7L on firm going after settling back. Prior run 9th of 12 at Keeneland over 1609m on 3 Apr, beaten 9.4L, from a wide gate. Can improve with a cleaner trip.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | - | 12-12-10-9 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | GD | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-9-10 | 12 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-5-7-8 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a strong 2nd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 12 May, beaten 1L in a Maiden Special Weight, after getting back early and running on from 11th. Prior run 10th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1308m on 25 Mar, beaten 14.5L at $11. Carries 53.5kg here from barrier 8 with Adam Beschizza again for Kelsey Danner, and steps up 201m. Can feature with a similar finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-11-6 | 11 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-10 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up after 26 days, comes off a 5th of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 9 May, beaten 9.3L on firm, after racing handy. Prior run was 6th of 9 at Keeneland over 1408m on 19 Apr, beaten 15L on fast. Best of three starts was a 4th of 8 at Turfway Park over 1207m on 13 Mar at $41. Three-year-old colt by Authentic; can improve with race fitness.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Agustin Gomez | 54.5kg | - | 9-7-5 | 6 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Agustin Gomez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 6th of 13 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 2 May, beaten 10L in Stakes 102 with 55.5kg. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m on 20 Mar, beaten 1.8L in Maiden Special Weight at $2.20 with 53.5kg. Carries 53.5kg here and draws barrier 10 for Danny Sheehy for Michael W. Mccarthy. Can feature with a similar effort to the Santa Anita placing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-10-7 | 2 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 11/14 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.85L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-7-7 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Katie Davis | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 1L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Placed on debut when 3rd of 7 at Gulfstream Park over 1674m on 10 Apr, beaten 1.6L in a Maiden Special Weight 86 with 54.5kg. Last start 6th of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 9 May, beaten 9.8L in a Maiden Special Weight 91 on firm going with 53.5kg after settling back. Draws barrier 11 and carries 53.5kg for Ben Curtis for Todd A. Pletcher. Can improve with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-12-8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up last month ran 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs over 2012m on 26 Apr, beaten 15L in a Maiden Special Weight, after racing back in the field. Prior run was a more competitive 4th of 11 at Keeneland over 1710m on 11 Apr, beaten 7.5L behind Magical Factor. Draws barrier 12 and drops back roughly 200m here with Vincent Cheminaud riding for Eduardo Caramori. Has place claims with a softer run early.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-7-7-7 | 4 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 9-10-8-6 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | - | 11-11-11-8 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | - | 10-11-10-7 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 9-10-11-9 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 9-9-10-7 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 2-2-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |