Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
JOE'S CANDY (2) Weakened to finish 9th last time at the track. Looking for an improved run and gets a favourable draw. Will be positive in the run early. One of the top hopes. NEXT TIME (5) Ran on when 3rd beaten by more than 7L last start at this venue. First start for a new trainer. Won't be far away during the run. Prominent showing expected and won't be far off them. GOLDEN VALE (3) 3yo by Goldencents racing as a debutant for Joseph Deegan. Watch for a sign in the market. CARDINAL UNION (8) Moderate showing when 7th last run at the track. Looks a good chance of finishing in the money.

Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Was $16.00 and gave away some ground when 5th last start at Gulfstream Park but drawn the rails. Not hopeless.
Last Starts 80 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 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Corey J Lanerie | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-7 | 2 |
| 39.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 7-8-6 | 4 |
| 8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $4.00 and folded up in the straight when 9th last time at this track. Looking for an improved run and will try to take advantage of the barrier. Winning chance.
Last Starts 43 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 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | - | 4-2-8 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 56.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | - | 4-3-6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $2.90 |
| 5/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FIRM | Mirco Demuro | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.85L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 10/10 | 25/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FT | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Joseph Deegan trained 3yo by Goldencents having first race start. Betting is the best guide.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $14.00 and didn't find the line when 7th last run here and back in trip. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-8 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-9 | 5 |
| 26.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to place when 3rd beaten by more than 7L last start at the track. Should be going forward early. Change in trainer. Tough competitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-7 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FAST | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-4-4 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $12.00 struggled with the pace when 9th last time at this venue but fitter for debut run. Expected to settle towards the rear. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 28.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $36.00 and weakened under pressure when 11th last time at this track. Shows good early pace. Would need to step up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 29/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | - | 4-7-11 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | GD | Luis S Quinonez | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | - | 7-8-10 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | FT | Glenn W Corbett | 56.5kg | - | 4-5-2-5 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $3.20 |
| 9/11 | 27/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | GD | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | - | 7-7-9 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | HEAVY | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 8 |
| 4L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/02/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1-6 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-4-2 | 2 |
| 3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55kg | - | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/09/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | - | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 54kg | - | 3-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 97 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | GD | Carlos Barbosa | 52kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 52kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/03/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | GD | Carlos Barbosa | 52kg | - | 5-5-5 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 16/02/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 52kg | - | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/01/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SY | Nik Juarez | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $31.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/12/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Nik Juarez | 55kg | - | 7-7-9 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $16.00 performed below standard when 7th last run at this track. Not dismissing.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | - | 8-7-8 | 4 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 56.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56.5kg | - | 5-7-9 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | - | 11-10-11 | 6 |
| 16.2L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | MY | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FAST | Jr Joseph Rocco | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 8.25L | $41.00 |