Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
EZ PAL (4) Wesley A Ward 2yo runner on debut by Golden Pal. Irad Ortiz Jr rates highly. Watch the betting. TIC TIC TIC (14) 2yo first starter by Drain The Clock for Michael J Maker. Irad Ortiz Jr is highly regarded. Betting is the best guide. GET YOUR STEPS IN (6) First race appearance 2yo by Tom's D'etat for Albert M Stall Jr. Watch for a sign in the market. AUGUST (8) 2yo by Into Mischief having first race appearance for trainer Mark E Casse. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $14.00 and performed below standard when 6th last time around here but was a debutant last start. Likely to get back in the run. Gets the perfect gate. Will be a difficult test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Luan Machado | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $12.00 and didn't find the line when 5th last start around here but having second career run. Should be going forward early. Has a good draw. Needs significant improvement.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Alex Achard | 54kg | - | 3-4 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Steven M Asmussen trained 2yo by Collected having first race appearance. Watch betting.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Career debut 2yo by Golden Pal for Wesley A Ward. Irad Ortiz Jr is a suitable booking. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo by War Front having first race start for trainer Ii George R Arnold,. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Tom's D'etat 2yo trained by Albert M Stall Jr having first start. Market as guide.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Came in 2nd last start around here. Should muster plenty of early speed. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation. Slim chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Mark E Casse 2yo by Into Mischief having first start. Respect the betting.
Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo first starter by Vino Rosso for Chris A Hartman. Follow the money.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo by Epicenter having initial appearance for Kinnon Larose. Follow the money.
Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $12.00 and ran 4th last run here. Has plenty of early speed. Hard to warm to at present.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing as a debutant 2yo by Twirling Candy for Lonnie Briley. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Initial appearance 2yo by Epicenter for trainer J Keith Desormeaux. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Michael J Maker 2yo by Drain The Clock on debut. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr rates highly. Follow the money.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo first starter sired by City Of Light for Paul Mcentee. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo debutant sired by Liam's Map for Mark E Casse. Watch the market moves.