Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
EMERALD SPUN (11) sets the standard after a strong 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1811m, beaten 1.3L, and was on speed throughout. VOW TO RESILIENCY (1) is knocking on the door with consecutive placings, including 2nd here over 1710m and a narrow 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m. AMERICAN DEBUTANTE (2) closed from last for 3rd in that recent Churchill 1811m race and is consistent for minors. PASEO (3) resumes but brings a near-miss 2nd at Gulfstream over 1811m. SNEAKILY (7) was 2nd on debut over 1609m and returns off a break. Leading hopes: Emerald Spun (11), Vow To Resiliency (1), American Debutante (2). Something for the Multiples: AMERICAN DEBUTANTE (2) EMERALD SPUN (11) VOW TO RESILIENCY (1) PASEO (3)
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in four of her last five. Last start 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 30 Apr, beaten 3.8L by Honfleur, making late ground from back. Prior run 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m on 5 Apr, beaten 0.5L by Lubie’s Music. Draws barrier 1 with Jose L. Ortiz up and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 38 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 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 57kg | - | 10-9-9-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | - | 7-7-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Paco Lopez | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-9-5 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 10/12 | 23/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 53.5kg | - | 12-11-9-10 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Katie Davis | 54kg | - | 7-8-8-7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Katie Davis | 54kg | - | 7-7-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with four straight 3rds. Last start 3rd of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 10 May, beaten 3L on FM, closing from last with 56.5kg. Earlier ran 3rd at Aqueduct over 2213m on 19 Sep, beaten 1.8L at $3.40 on FM. Consistent filly drawn well in barrier 2 and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56.5kg | - | 11-11-11-5 | 8 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 2213m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 5-8-8-9-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 03/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-5-3 | 4 |
| 2L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.85L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 96 days and draws barrier 3 for Ian R. Wilkes. Last start 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park over 1811m on 1 Mar, beaten 0.3L on firm, with 55.5kg at $4.40 behind Candy Rockette. Prior run 3rd of 8 over 1609m there on 23 Jan at $8.50. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Edgar Perez | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 9-9-9-8 | 6 |
| 8L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 222 days. Last start 3rd of 12 after settling midfield at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 26 Oct, beaten 1.9L on FM, with 54kg at $26 behind Indigo Woods. Draws better from barrier 4 and carries 53.5kg for Adam Beschizza for Kelsey Danner. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 12 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up after 26 days. Last start 7th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 10 May, beaten 6.3L on firm, with 53.5kg after settling back. Prior run 6th of 7 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 28 Feb, beaten 7.9L at $8 on firm. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-10-8 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 291 days. Debuted with a solid 2nd at Ellis Park over 1609m on 18 Aug, beaten 2.3L by Hot And Dangerous, with 54kg at $6 after making ground from midfield. Up in trip by 201m and drops 0.5kg; Irad Ortiz Jr. rides for Brad H. Cox. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 293 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 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 6-6-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 138 days. Last start 7th of 12 at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 18 Jan, beaten 4.2L, with 55.5kg at $5.50 behind Spicy Princess. Best run was two back when 4th at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on firm, beaten 0.4L at $4.20 after making late headway. Each-way claims if she returns near that December form.
Last Starts 140 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 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-6-4 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 9-9-9-3 | 7 |
| 2L | $15.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 11-11-10-9 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Justify trained by Brendan P. Walsh, drawn barrier 9 with Luis Saez up at 53.5kg. Overall record 1 win, 4 seconds, 2 thirds from 29 starts. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 91 days. Last start 2nd of 6 after racing handy at Turfway Park over 2012m on 6 Mar, beaten 7L by Smokin Hot Blonde, with 57kg at $7. Two back finished 3rd of 7 at Turfway Park over 1811m on 12 Feb, beaten 13.3L at $23. Can feature with further improvement at this trip.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | FT | Dylan Machado | 57kg | - | 3-4-3-3-3 | 6 |
| 7L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | FT | Dylan Machado | 57kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Chase Miller | 56kg | - | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 22.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | GD | Chase Miller | 56kg | - | 10-10-10-9 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Chase Miller | 56kg | - | 12-10-8 | 8 |
| 5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 26‑day break after a career‑best 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 10 May, beaten 1.3L on firm going after improving from midfield. Prior run 3rd at Keeneland over 1710m on 8 Apr, on the speed and beaten 10.3L by Answered Prayers. Three placings from four starts shows consistency, and she draws barrier 11 with 53.5kg for Florent Geroux for Rodolphe Brisset. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Dylan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 1 |
| 8L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Dylan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-5 | 3 |
| 3L | $13.00 |