Churchill Downs Race 11 - Race 11 - Mdn Claiming
AUTHENTIC PATRIOT (4) Looked outclassed when 6th last time at this track. Overlooking the last run. Should muster plenty of early speed. First start for a new trainer. Genuine winning chance. FERAL (1) Hit the line well when 5th last run at this track and gets the perfect draw. First appearance for a new trainer. One of the major players. SILVER SNIPER (9) First up and felt the pinch late when 2nd first up last preparation here. Francisco Arrieta and Eric N Foster demand respect when they team up. Must respect in this event. BLUE MOUNTAINS (3) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last run at this track and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Jockey Ben Curtis and trainer Michael W Mccarthy form a proven partnership. Can win.

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $8.00 and advanced late into 5th last run at this track and has a nice advantage with a good gate. Racing for a new trainer. Will go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-2-2 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $2.05 |
| 3/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 4-4-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Started at $11.00 and clearly outclassed when 6th last time at Oaklawn Park but will try to take advantage of the draw. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-8-6 | 8 |
| 25.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 8 |
| 3L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | - | 12-11-11-8 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made considerable ground when 2nd beaten by 2L last run at this venue and showing improvement in recent outings. Ben Curtis usually performs well for the Michael W Mccarthy stable. Definitely worth considering.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-4-3 | 6 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 9-8-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6-7 | 3 |
| 19L | $22.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | - | 10-11-12-10 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 9-9-5 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 12-12-11 | 12 |
| 3.05L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $3.75 gave away some ground when 6th last time around here. Overlooking the last run. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Strong claims in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 102 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 5L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | GOOD | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.75L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $43.00 and sub-standard effort when 11th last time at this venue but was on debut last time. Does take a while to get into stride. Needs a lot of luck.
Last Starts 22 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 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $28.00 and made ground when closing off to finish 4th last start at this venue. Recent form of the stable is strong. Rough chance today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | - | 10-7-9 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Zipped home into 2nd last start at this track and returning to a rise in trip. Coming to a new trainer. In top form this campaign. Can measure up against these.
Last Starts 53 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 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | MY | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-4-4 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 11-10-10 | 6 |
| 12.75L | $8.50 |
| 7/12 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 12-12-9 | 1 |
| 4L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $18.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 7th last run at Oaklawn Park. Hasn't fired a shot in 8 starts. Can't suggest backing.
Last Starts 60 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 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 55kg | - | 9-7-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-6 | 1 |
| 11L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | - | 6-7-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 7-9-8-5 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 4-3-2-5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 5-6-5-4 | 1 |
| 7L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and couldn't keep the momentum going throughout when 2nd first up last preparation at this track. Jockey Francisco Arrieta and trainer Eric N Foster are a promising combination. Can take this out.
Last Starts 93 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 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/11 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/4 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | SY | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 1L last start here. First start for a new trainer. Finishes off strongly. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-6-3 | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $53.00 and didn't find the line when 12th last time at this track. Very difficult to back.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-11 | 12 |
| 20.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |