Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Claiming
D BIGALOW (5) Kept running on late when 2nd beaten by 1L last run here and getting better in recent performances. Likely to be well placed early. Underrated. MAXIMUM HONOR (9) Joey Sharp trained 3yo by Maxfield having first race start. Watch the market. KREWEZIN (3) 3yo by Silver State racing as a debutant for trainer Albert M Stall Jr. Betting is the best guide. CASTLE RUN (2) Finished with intent when 3rd last run here and will try to take advantage of the alley. Displaying good ability since returning from a break. Must be considered.

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Jumped at $8.00 and improved when 4th last time at Lone Star Park and has drawn to do little work. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Prefer in something a lot easier.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | FIRM | Stewart Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 11L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Strong effort to run into 3rd beaten by 5 1/2L last run at this track and drawn nicely. Showing positive results this campaign. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56.5kg | - | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 56.5kg | - | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 2L | $2.20 |
| 8/12 | 16/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 2-4-6 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Silver State 3yo trained by Albert M Stall Jr having first start. Keep your eye on the market.

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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At $8.00 couldn't stay in touch when 5th last run here. Summer Pauly and Ed Moger Jr must be respected when they team up. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Summer Pauly | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Summer Pauly | 52.200000047683716kg | - | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 50kg | - | 2-1-5 | 9 |
| 5.2L | $20.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 8L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 51.5kg | - | 6-8-7 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last run at this track and showing improvement in recent outings. Should come to hand quickly. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-5 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Gavin Ashton | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3-12 | 10 |
| 34.1L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 19/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/12 | 18/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Started at $18.00 and ran 5th last time at the track. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Xarel Forde | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Serafin Carmona | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Started $28.00 and average at best when 6th last start at this venue but having second race start. Likely to get back in the run. Looks hopeful at best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Joey Sharp trained 3yo by Maxfield having first start. Watch betting.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
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Was $9.50 and faded away to finish 7th last start at this venue and coming back in distance. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr rates highly aboard. Others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was $43.00 and lost ground in the run home when 9th last time at the track but having second career run. Might have to make up considerable ground. This looks a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-9-9 | 5 |
| 44.8L | $0.00 |