Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
FREGATA (16) brings the strongest recent reference, leading and beaten only 0.1L when 2nd at Churchill Downs on 8 May over 1006m (Maiden Special Weight 82, 53.5kg) and can measure up despite a wide barrier. TOAST THE STAR (15) has run 3rd at her past three, including 3rd here on 8 May over 1006m (MSW 82, 1.4L, 53.5kg) and 3rd at Keeneland over 1106m prior (1.3L), though she also draws very wide. MUNDY SWEEP (8) resumes after finishing 4th at Churchill Downs over 1006m (MSW 81, 2.8L, 54kg) when charging from well back. LADY JANCIS (7) is first-up after 7 months and was 4th at Keeneland over 1106m last start (1.75L, 54kg) after making the running.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Draws barrier 1 and carries 53.5kg, setting up for an economical run in transit. The 3yo filly is ridden by Luan Machado for Cody W. Axmaker. Well drawn to make her own luck from the inside if she begins cleanly.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Drops 604m after a SY 1710m MSW at Churchill Downs 16 days ago, where she raced handy before weakening to 7th, 18.8L behind Immortalize. Earlier this season she was a close 4th at Gulfstream over 1609m (MSW 82), beaten 1.1L at 9.5, and she has a 1106m placing (1:0-0-1). Second-up from barrier 2 with 53.5kg and Edgar Morales aboard, the shorter trip looks a more suitable scenario.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-6-7 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $9.50 |
| 12/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 1-1-2-9 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 7L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Well drawn in barrier 4 and carrying 53.5kg, the 3yo filly gets Gabriel Saez aboard for Wesley Cook. By In Speight Ofitall out of Souper Zoom (To Honor And Serve), her light weight and draw offer a neat platform for a competitive showing.
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Carries 53.5kg from barrier 5 with Francisco Arrieta aboard for George R. Arnold II. A 3YO filly by Kitten's Joy out of Sweet Emma Rose (City Zip), her draw and light weight provide a straightforward platform.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up after finishing 8th of 11 at Keeneland on Apr 17 over 1106m in a Maiden Special Weight 85, beaten 3.6L by She Wants War after racing 5-5-6 with 53.5kg. Prior start she was 8th of 9 at Fair Grounds on Mar 14 over 1106m in a Maiden Special Weight 87, 7.1L away at SP 14. Back to the same trip with the same rider, she looks to build on the improved margin from last time.
Last Starts 54 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 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Debuted at Keeneland over 1106m on 11 Oct, leading throughout before finishing 4th of 11, 1.75L behind Map Of The Moon at $4.75 carrying 54kg on FAST. First-up after 7 months with 53.5kg at the same trip, she can progress with that experience.
Last Starts 242 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 | 11/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.75L | $4.75 |
Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Debuted at Churchill Downs on 26 Nov in a Maiden Special Weight 81, settling near the tail (12th) before running on to 4th of 12, 2.8L behind Just A Minute at $26 carrying 54kg. First-up after six months with Corey J. Lanerie again, she has a platform to build on and can improve.
Last Starts 196 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 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 12-12-11 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Fourth-up for William I. Mott and fitted with blinkers, she returns off a 24-day break. Latest run: 11th of 11 at Churchill Downs on 16 May in a 1207m Maiden Special Weight 84, beaten 26L after racing back throughout under 53.5kg; the winner was Movie Night. Earlier Gulfstream efforts saw her fade from the lead when 7th/8 over 1609m (MSW 81, 1 Mar, SP 6.5) and 10th/10 over 1509m (21 Mar, SP 26), so she’ll need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 9-10-11 | 7 |
| 26L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-4-10 | 6 |
| 43L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-7-7 | 7 |
| 35L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Sharp 604m drop in trip and blinkers applied second-up. Debuted at Churchill Downs on 24 May in a Maiden Special Weight 91 (1710m, SY) and finished 9th of 9, 60.8L behind Immortalize after settling 7th/6th then weakening; needs to show improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-9-9 | 7 |
| 60.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brittany Troxtell
Weight: 49kgs
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Fourth-up, she drops 9.5kg to 44.5kg under apprentice Brittany Troxtell’s 4.5kg claim with blinkers applied. Recent Oaklawn runs read 6th/9 in a Maiden Special Weight 74 over 1207m on Apr 9 (beaten 17.8L) after settling back, prior 7th/10 in a Maiden Special Weight 84 on Mar 14 at $8 and a debut 4th/6 when leading before fading; weight relief gives a new look but she still needs to lift on exposed form.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | - | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 7L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 7.75L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Debuted at Churchill Downs in a Maiden Special Weight 82 over 1006m (FM), settling near the tail and closing to finish 4th of 8, 2.9L behind Victor Valley. Second-up after 32 days with Adam Beschizza again at 53.5kg and drawn barrier 13, that first run provides a solid platform to progress.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after posting a career-best 5th at Churchill Downs on May 8 in a 1006m Maiden Special Weight 82, beaten 2.9L after settling back behind Victor Valley. She sticks with Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. at 53.5kg but now draws barrier 14 after barrier 4 last time. That recent improvement gives her a platform to build on.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | MY | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 3-4-8-8 | 9 |
| 23.4L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FAST | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 8-10-9 | 13 |
| 18.55L | $17.00 |