Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Special Weight
RED SQUARE (5) Debutant 3yo by American Pharoah for trainer Wesley A Ward. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is a bonus. Respect the betting. THUNDER APPEAL (8) First up after a break of 75 weeks. Nice run when 2nd last time at Turfway Park and solid career start. Can win this. HODL HARD (16) Yaupon 3yo having first start for trainer Joey Sharp. Gains the services of jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. Betting as a guide. DISMISS (15) Put together a strong on-speed performance when 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L last time at this track. Producing consistent results since coming back from a spell. Winning hope. Something for the Multiples: SOULMAN (1) BEIJING (14)

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Couldn't shake them off when 3rd last start at this track and can save some energy from the draw. Likely to settle back in the field. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 52 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 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5-7 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1207m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 9-11-10 | 10 |
| 16.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a break. Managed to run into 3rd last start at Fair Grounds and drawn nicely. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Declan Cannon | 56.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 2L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Declan Cannon | 56.5kg | - | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 1L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Declan Cannon | 56kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Declan Cannon | 56kg | - | 7-8-9-8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 4-5-5-4 | 6 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 56kg | - | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GOOD | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/12/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 72 week break. At $23.00 moved ahead of some to finish 4th last time at Turfway Park. Gets back and needs luck. Appears tested.
Last Starts 505 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $20.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 7-9-9 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 05/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Was $14.00 and lost ground in the run home when 8th last time at Fair Grounds but was a debutant last start. Very weak selection.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First race appearance 3yo by American Pharoah for Wesley A Ward. Great to see jockey Irad Ortiz Jr taking the ride. Follow the money.

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Odds of $11.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 11th last time at Fair Grounds but was on debut last time. Expecting to settle positively. Will need to run very well.
Last Starts 113 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 97 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Emanuel Nieves | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-7-10 | 11 |
| 20.1L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a 75 week break. Honest race when 2nd last time at Turfway Park and showing consistent performance in races. Have to respect the recent stable form. Commands respect.
Last Starts 529 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $1.95 |
| 8/12 | 08/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | - | 11-11-9 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $16.00 and tailed off to finish 7th last start here. Entitled to be a big price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 14L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 31 weeks and did well to run into 3rd first up last preparation at this venue. Good career start. Will be facing a significant drop in distance. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 220 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 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | MY | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 4-6-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 3-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $6.50 and weakened to finish 7th last run around here but was on debut last time. Has shown early pace in races to date. Will require a bold run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Started $53.00 and didn't attack the line when 10th last run at Keeneland and down in distance. Will be pushing for a forward position early. This looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | GD | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-7 | 10 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | FT | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 8L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $7.50 |
| 8/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | - | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Jann N Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-10 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a break. Finished 2nd last run at Colonial Downs and having second race start. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Could feature here.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |