Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Special Weight
LADY LUX (8) sets the standard after a debut 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on 14 May over 1006m in a Maiden Special Weight, beaten 1.5L after racing on speed under 54kg. I KNOW NOTHING (1) was 2nd of 8 here on 10 May over 905m in a Maiden Claiming, 5.8L away; second-up and up 201m from barrier 1. LUCKY LOLLIPOP (2) debuted 3rd of 7 in a Churchill Downs 1006m Maiden Special Weight, though 12L from the winner. BY GRACE (3) is third-up and led last start in that same race before finishing 5th, 15.1L.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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Debuted with a 2nd at Churchill Downs on 10 May over 905m in Maiden Claiming 69, beaten 5.8L by Sr Seventyone after being 6th mid-race and 4th before the turn under 54kg. Second-up, she rises 201m and draws barrier 1 again with Luan Machado staying aboard, which gives her a straightforward platform to build on that first 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 6-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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Debuted at Churchill Downs in a Maiden Special Weight 80 over 1006m, settling 5th/6th and finishing 3rd, 12L behind Cardio Cat with Lady Lux 2nd at 54kg. Second-up after 26 days, Adam Beschizza rides from barrier 2 and she has scope to build on that initial placing.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Showed speed last time at Churchill Downs on 14 May over 1006m (Maiden Special Weight 80) before fading to 5th of 7, 15.1L behind Cardio Cat. Debut prior was 8th of 11 over 905m on a SY track, 18L from Ruiva after settling well back. Third-up with Irad Ortiz, Jr. from barrier 3 at 54kg; needs to lift on exposed figures.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | SY | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 10-10 | 5 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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Draws barrier 4 and carries 54kg under Mario Gutierrez for Timothy E. Hamm. The 2yo filly by Liam's Map out of Aura Rose presents with a straightforward set-up from the draw.
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Barrier 5 and 54kg with James Graham aboard for Destin G. Heath present a neat setup. A 2YO filly by Tonalist out of Courageous Angel, the draw offers tactical options and keeps her in the mix.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Debuted at Churchill Downs on 14 May in a Maiden Special Weight 80 over 1006m, racing 4th throughout from barrier 6 before finishing 7th of 7, 17.9L behind Cardio Cat. Second-up after 26 days with 54kg for Peter Miller. Experience should help, but she must improve on that debut run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 54kgs
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Barrier 7 offers options, with Julien R. Leparoux taking the ride at 54kg for Robert B. Hess, Jr. A 2yo filly by Gretzky The Great out of May River, she presents a straightforward juvenile profile and looks capable of giving a honest account.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Debuted at Churchill Downs on 14 May in a Maiden Special Weight 80 over 1006m, racing on speed and finishing 2nd of 7, 1.5L behind Cardio Cat under 54kg. Second-up after 26 days with Edgar Morales again riding for Genaro Garcia, she appears well placed to build on that promising first outing.
Last Starts 27 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 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old filly by First Samurai out of Angel Raphael, set to carry 54kg. Corey J. Lanerie takes the ride from barrier 9 for Lonnie Briley, a straightforward set-up at the weights.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Draws barrier 10 and carries 54kg with Jose L. Ortiz booked for Mark E. Casse. By Sir Winston out of Pretty Clever, she has a tidy set-up on paper, with the draw likely to shape her early position.