Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
EAT HAY RUN (4) sets a solid standard after 2nd at Keeneland on 12 Apr over 1609m (MSW 86) by 2.0L carrying 54.5kg, and earlier 2nd at Gulfstream Park on 7 Feb over 1609m (MSW 84) by 0.8L; draws better from barrier 4. EZ CONNECT (2) resumed with 3rd at Keeneland on 12 Apr over 1609m (MSW 95), beaten 3.3L after leading; second-up and maps well from barrier 2. BULLET JOURNAL (12) was narrowly beaten 0.3L into 2nd at Gulfstream Park on 26 Feb over 1609m (MSW 92) and can rebound back at this trip. HEDGE BOOK (3) had a forgive run when 7th at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 1 May, but prior form reads well with 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m (MSW 81) and 3rd at Gulfstream Park over 1509m.

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
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Narrowly denied at Churchill Downs last start, leading throughout before finishing 2nd by 0.1L to Victor Valley in a 1006m Maiden Special Weight carrying 53.5kg. Steps up 603m to 1609m and draws barrier 1, with Victor R. Carrasco again aboard; she owns a Churchill Downs record of (2:0-1-0). The inside draw and recent speed suggest she can give a bold sight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Victor R Carrasco | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-7 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 1-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 6-9-9 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-6 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuted at Keeneland on 12 Apr over 1609m in a Maiden Special Weight 95, leading early and boxing on for 3rd of 10, 3.3L behind How About Now (Munnings Talks 2nd) under 54.5kg from barrier 4. Second-up and drawn barrier 2 with Irad Ortiz, Jr. taking over, she should get a favourable run at the trip where she’s (1:0-0-1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings solid maiden form with a Tampa Bay 2nd over 1408m (2L to Sorokin, 54kg) and a Gulfstream 3rd over 1509m (2L, 55.5kg). Last start she was 7th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1408m, beaten 8.2L after settling back from the inside draw. Fourth-up and back slightly in trip by 201m with 53.5kg and Florent Geroux aboard, she looks capable of improving.
Last Starts 40 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 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 5-5-2 | 3 |
| 2L | $1.50 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | GD | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 2L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished 2nd in both starts at 1609m, most recently at Keeneland on Apr 12 in a Maiden Special Weight 86, beaten 2L after racing on speed behind Use Me. Prior effort was 2nd at Gulfstream Park on Feb 7 (Maiden Special Weight 84) at SP 21, 0.8L off Tam Tam. Third-up and with an improved draw to barrier 4 from 10 last time, she looks set to run another honest race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 10 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 9 months, back to 1609m where she ran 2nd at Saratoga (Maiden Special Weight 77) to Time To Dream at $4.33 after making the running. Latest was 6th, 5.8L, in a Kentucky Downs MSW 89 over 1408m at $5.5 behind My Stubborn Lassie. The 201m rise and a better barrier (5 from 9 last time) offer a suitable setup.
Last Starts 283 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 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | - | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a testing debut at Churchill Downs on 16 May over 1207m in a Maiden Special Weight 84, where she settled 5th/4th before weakening to finish 9th of 11, 22L behind Movie Night. Steps up 402m and remains at 53.5kg, and the race experience should help her find a more tractable rhythm.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-7 | 1 |
| 22L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 94 days, with Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. from barrier 7. Latest run was 2nd/7 at Turfway Park (Mar 7) in a Maiden Special Weight 81 over 1609m, sitting 3rd throughout before finishing 1.5L behind South Philly Slide at $5.5 with 54.5kg; overall at the mile (2:0-1-0) suggests she can be competitive.
Last Starts 95 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 9/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-9-10 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Second-up after debuting at Fair Grounds on 21 Mar in a Maiden Special Weight 93 over 1609m (SP 4.5), where she settled near the tail and worked home to finish 6th of 12, 8.4L behind Good Family. Stays at 1609m and gets Jose L. Ortiz at 53.5kg; with natural second-up improvement she can be more competitive.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 12-12-10-8 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after a solid 4th of 12 at Churchill Downs on Apr 30 (1710m, Maiden Special Weight 88), beaten 5.5L by Honfleur after racing handy throughout with 53.5kg. With an overall record of (7:0-4-0) and a prior placing from wider draws (7-10: 1:0-1-0), she profiles as a consistent maiden capable of giving a sight.
Last Starts 41 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 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FAST | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 8-4-5-6 | 4 |
| 14L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $65,001.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | 2Y F MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1408m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.75L | $2.75 |
| 2/13 | 27/06/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
| 2/13 | 25/05/2025 | - | 2yo | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1L | $2.75 |
| 2/13 | 28/04/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ultra-consistent to date (3:0-0-3), most recently 3rd beaten 1.4L in a Churchill Downs Maiden Special Weight 82 over 1006m on 8 May behind Victor Valley carrying 53.5kg. Prior effort was a 1.3L 3rd in a Keeneland Maiden Special Weight 85 over 1106m. Third-up and rising 603m in trip with Edgar Morales again aboard (2:0-0-2), she can hold her form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 11-10-9 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 8-9-9 | 12 |
| 0.6L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Two handy efforts to open the prep, including a Gulfstream Park debut 4th/7 (1006m MSW 81) beaten 1.4L at SP 7, were followed by a tougher run on SY going at Churchill Downs over 1207m when 5th/11, 11.1L behind Movie Night. Fourth-up with 53.5kg from barrier 11 under Jaime A. Torres, she has the platform to improve if reproducing her earlier figures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Runner-up over 1609m at Gulfstream Park on 26 Feb (Maiden Special Weight 92), beaten 0.3L by East Jabip at SP 14 after improving into 2nd late. Found 1710m tougher last time in a Maiden Special Weight 96, finishing 10th of 12 by 10.9L. Drops 2kg to 53.5kg and, fourth-up from barrier 12 after 58 days, looks capable of better if reproducing that 1609m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 9-6-7-11 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a debut 4th at Churchill Downs on 8 May in a Maiden Special Weight 82 over 1006m, beaten 2.9L behind Victor Valley after improving from the rear. She rises 603m in trip and remains on 53.5kg with Adam Beschizza aboard, drawn barrier 13. That initial run should bring her on and she can take a step forward.
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: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed from the back for 4th, 3.3L off the winner over 1609m in a Keeneland Maiden Special Weight 95 on 12 Apr. Forgivable 6th over 1811m at Churchill Downs last time; third-up now, drops 202m back to the mile, but must navigate barrier 14 with 53.5kg under Cristian A. Torres.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuted with a strong 2nd at Churchill Downs on 14 May in a Maiden Special Weight 85 over 1006m, making ground from 7th to finish 2.8L behind Twirling Claire in an 11-runner field. She returns second-up after 26 days, rises 603m in trip, and keeps Jose L. Ortiz at 53.5kg. Drawn wide in barrier 15, the sharp step in distance is the query but her debut run was encouraging.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 5 months and drawn wide in barrier 16, she steps up 402m to 1609m. Last start she finished 9th (14.3L) at Turfway Park in a Maiden Special Weight 75 over 1207m at 29 behind Gracie's Delight. Her prior mile attempt at Kentucky Downs resulted in 12th (23.5L) behind Imaginationthelady, so she’ll need to lift from the draw.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 10-11-9 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 11-11-11 | 12 |
| 7.35L | $91.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 4-3-11-12 | 12 |
| 23.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 30.8L | $26.00 |