Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
FIND NO FAULT (8) sets the standard after a strong 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1408m last start, racing on speed and beating BIG JAKE (2), who held 3rd in the same race. RADAR LOCK (3) is a key chance off his on-pace 2nd at Keeneland over 1408m. ROYAL CRESCENT (1) brings solid prior form with a narrow 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1609m before a 4th at Keeneland. SILVER SNIPER (11) can give cheek if reproducing his early-speed Turfway runs.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up at Gulfstream Park he missed narrowly over 1609m on 28 Feb, finishing 2nd by 0.05L to Steel at $6 with 55.5kg after ranging up late. Last start at Keeneland on 9 Apr he was 4th of 7 over 1710m on FT, beaten 6.8L by Fourth Dimension with 54.5kg. Draws barrier 1, drops 302m in trip, and carries 53.5kg for Tyler Gaffalione for Brendan P. Walsh. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.05L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a debut 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 2 May, beaten 6.8L in a Maiden Special Weight (FT) for Bob Baffert. Settled 4th and held 3rd late behind Prize Pick and Find No Fault with 53.5kg. Drops to barrier 2 and switches to Florent Geroux. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 47-day break after a solid 2nd at Keeneland over 1408m on 19 Apr, beaten 6L in a Maiden Special Weight 95 after racing handy throughout. Previously 6th at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 21 Mar in a Maiden Special Weight 85 at $8. Barrier improves from 8 to 3 and carries 53.5kg with Jose L. Ortiz up for Eddie Kenneally. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after debuting 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 17 May, beaten 13.1L on a fast track. Settled back throughout there and never threatened behind Deep Flame, carrying 53.5kg from barrier 3. Rises slightly in trip and draws barrier 4, with Luis Saez riding for Joe Sharp. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 11-10-9 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 96 days and drops 2kg to 53.5kg with Jaime A. Torres up for Christopher Davis. Last start 8th of 11 after leading at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 1 Mar, beaten 5.3L, with 55.5kg at $26 behind Gethsemane. Previously 6th of 11 there on 6 Feb over 1710m, beaten 5.5L at $16 after racing on speed. Earlier boxed on for 2nd at Oaklawn on 13 Dec over 1710m at $22; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 5 |
| 5L | $22.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 5-5-2-2 | 7 |
| 7L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Maclean's Music. Draws barrier 6 with 53.5kg for Alex Achard for Eoin G. Harty. Set-up looks straightforward on debut. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after a 9th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1006m on 7 May, beaten 7L on firm, when settling midfield then weakening under 56kg. Prior run was a sound 3rd at Keeneland over 1106m on 15 Apr, beaten 4.8L in MSW company. Four-year-old gelding with 0-from-14 overall but five thirds, now drawn barrier 7 with Rafael Bejarano riding for Gary F. House. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Alex Achard | 56kg | - | 6-7-10 | 5 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Alex Achard | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Alex Achard | 57kg | - | 6-7-7-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Alex Achard | 56.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 3L | $29.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 55.5kg | - | 8-10-11 | 11 |
| 9.6L | $29.00 |
| 6/12 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 55.5kg | - | 10-11-11 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Carlos Barbosa | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $91.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 6-8-12-12 | 11 |
| 26.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 09/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | James Graham | 54kg | - | 10-12-12-10 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Jane Elliott | 54kg | - | 9-9-8-7 | 11 |
| 6.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 6-8-10 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $20.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54kg | - | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with back-to-back 2nds to start his career. Last start 2nd of 12 after racing handy at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 2 May, beaten 4.3L by Prize Pick on FT, with 53.5kg. Prior run 2nd of 6 at Gulfstream Park over 1207m on 29 Mar, beaten 2.25L with 55.5kg at $4.40. Consistent 3yo colt who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.25L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after debuting 4th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 17 May, beaten 9.8L on fast going with 53.5kg. Tracked midfield throughout from gate 10 under Adam Beschizza in a MSW 89 won by Deep Flame. Draws slightly better in barrier 9 and steps up 201m. Can improve with added fitness.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Gun Runner trained by Brad H. Cox. Draws barrier 10 with 53.5kg and Irad Ortiz Jr. engaged. Credentials and connections appeal on paper. Can feature with the right run.