Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
EMBRY SHOW (1) sets the standard off a clear 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1207m last start, racing handy throughout. BANKSY'S (2) brings solid maiden form with three seconds from four runs, including runner-up over 1710m at Oaklawn Park, and he did place over 1207m earlier in the season. PENALTY BOX (9) resumes and has multiple mile placings, including 2nd at Churchill Downs, and can be competitive back to 1408m. MISTER LANDRY (10) has a Churchill 1308m 3rd on his card and may improve dropping in trip.
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 19-day turnaround after a strong 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 17 May, beaten 7L by Deep Flame after settling 4th/3rd then running on, with 53.5kg. Earlier finished 5th at Santa Anita over 1308m on 7 Mar, beaten 7.8L at $8. Draws barrier 1 and sticks at 53.5kg for Bob Baffert with Martin Garcia up, with a slight rise in trip. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 11 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with three seconds from four starts. Last start 2nd of 7 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 1 May, beaten 2.8L by Baby Vino, carrying 55.5kg. Earlier 2nd over 1710m on 1 Mar behind Gethsemane at $3.90, and 2nd over 1207m on debut at $17. Drops 2kg and draws barrier 2; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $2.35 |
| 2/11 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-9-6 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | - | 10-8-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip from 1710m after leading and fading to 7th at Churchill Downs on 2 May, beaten 10.8L in a Maiden Special Weight 90 with 53.5kg. Prior run was 4th of 8 at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 22 Mar, beaten 9L on GD, with 55.5kg at $3.50. Three-year-old colt by Not This Time for Mark E. Casse, draws barrier 3 with Axel Concepcion up at 53.5kg. Can improve if ridden with cover.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | GD | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 9L | $3.50 |
| 7/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 7 |
| 11.25L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | HEAVY | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a 29-day break and steps up in trip by 402m. Last start 3rd of 4 at Hawthorne over 1006m on 7 May, beaten 7.5L in a Maiden Special Weight (FT) carrying 54kg after settling 3rd throughout; winner was King Of Sheba. Drops 0.5kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 5 with Rafael Bejarano riding for James P. Divito. Can improve with added fitness and distance.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FT | Alexander Bendezu | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 15-day turnaround after finishing 6th at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1207m on 21 May, beaten 6.5L in a Maiden Special Weight with 55.5kg. Prior runs included 5th at Ellis Park over 1106m on 4 Jul, beaten 4L at $21, and 4th at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 23 May, beaten 4.75L at $21. Drops 2.0kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 6, with Vincent Cheminaud riding for Luis E. Seglin. Winless from five but can improve with the lighter weight; has place claims.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | J J Meza | 55.5kg | - | 7-10-7 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Thiago Canuto | 54kg | - | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 4L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Jose Riquelme | 54kg | - | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | Jose Riquelme | 54kg | - | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.75L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/04/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | HEAVY | Jose Riquelme | 54kg | - | 6-7 | 2 |
| 14L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 232 days. Last start 7th of 8 at Keeneland over 1408m on 16 Oct, beaten 12.8L on FT, with 54kg at $29, after racing 3rd–4th–5th; race won by Dr. Kapur. Carries 53.5kg here with Emmanuel Esquivel up for Kenneth G. McPeek and draws barrier 7 after 4 last time. Can improve with the break and experience.
Last Starts 234 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Tiz The Law for Steven M. Asmussen, drawn barrier 8. Carries 53.5kg with Luis Saez engaged. Setup looks straightforward and fitness unknown from the data. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 184 days. Last start 6th of 11 at Turfway Park over 2012m on 3 Dec, beaten 5.6L, with 55kg at $2.62 behind Dawn Dragon. Prior runs included back-to-back 2nds at Del Mar and a Churchill Downs 1609m 2nd on soft, beaten 1.3L at $2.15. Consistent placegetter who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 03/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 5-4-4-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $2.62 |
| 2/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.15 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Kyle Frey | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.25L | $2.25 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | 3-5yo | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Kyle Frey | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 17.25L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 139 days. Last start 10th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1710m on 17 Jan, beaten 6.6L at $20 with 54.5kg, behind Empire West. Best run was 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1308m on 26 Sep, beaten 1.8L at $51. Draws wider and drops 1kg; can improve back in trip with Luan Machado up for Keith Kinmon.
Last Starts 141 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Orlando Bocachica | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-9-7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $20.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Victor Lebron | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-6-6 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 10-11-9-6 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Victor Lebron | 54kg | - | 10-9-8 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Victor Lebron | 54kg | - | 10-7-4 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |