Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Claiming
LIGHTNING RUN (11) Joey Sharp 3yo by Vekoma having first start. Good to see jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is jumping on. Keep your eye on the market. DARING MADISON (4) Couldn't keep the pace going when 2nd beaten by 2 1/2L last start around here. Showing good ability this campaign. Can measure up to this company. LONG LIVE (2) Managed to run 2nd last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and fitter for debut run. Jockey Florent Geroux and trainer Brad H Cox are consistently competitive together. Winnable race. DEVICES (7) Gave plenty of cheek when 3rd beaten by 4L last start at the track and having second race start. Should muster plenty of early speed. Definite claims. Something for the Multiples: BABYSITTER (8) ASTRONOVA (1)
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a spell of 38 weeks. At $28.00 showed some merit late when 5th last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis. First start for a new trainer. Long shot.
Last Starts 272 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 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5-4 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Managed to run into 2nd last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and having second career run. Jockey Florent Geroux and trainer Brad H Cox are a combination worth following. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-2-2 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back after a 27 week break. Started at $28.00 and below expectations when 9th last start at Turfway Park but racing over a longer distance. Gets back and needs luck. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
Last Starts 194 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 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Was quite a handful for the competition when 2nd beaten by 2 1/2L last start at the track. In strong racing shape since returning from a spell. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
Last Starts 24 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 | 29/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 10-8-4 | 6 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 56kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Fresh after spell of 29 weeks. Odds of $36.00 and ran 6th last start at the track. May find these too slick.
Last Starts 205 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 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-7-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/12 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 8-6-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 12/12 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 2-2-12-12 | 2 |
| - | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Started $36.00 and weakened under pressure when 11th last start at this track. In top form this campaign. Few more classier types in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | - | 7-5-5-7 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 57kg | - | 4-3-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 57kg | - | 4-4-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-6-7 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Odds of $53.00 and finished 8th last start around here. Might be ridden for luck. Can't entertain a bet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis D Perez | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 12-11-12-10 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Santiago Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 11-12-12-12 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Brooke Bays | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 1-2-1-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $22.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Brooke Bays | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 12-12-11-11 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Brooke Bays | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 11-11-11-3 | 9 |
| 2L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Jumped at $12.00 and lacklustre showing when 6th last run at this track but racing over more ground. Recent form of Jr Thomas Drury is strong. Seems very unlikely.
Last Starts 19 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 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |