Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
KING CRUSHER (9) Close to claiming the win last start at Ellis Park. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Coming to a new trainer. Serious player. SHAVED ICE (7) Debutant 2yo by Aloha West for Wayne M Catalano. Watch early betting. DON'T KICK ME (6) Initial appearance 2yo by Army Mule for Peter Eurton. Watch for a sign in the market. ZIMOMO (1) Racing fresh after a break. Ran out of steam towards the end when 3rd last run at Colonial Downs and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Must respect in this event.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
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Back from a spell. Was strong on the speed before fading to finish 3rd last run at Colonial Downs and has the ideal alley. Showing consistent performance in races. Should go close.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 905m | FT | Gaddiel A Martinez | 54.5kg | - | 2-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54kgs
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Dale L Romans trained 2yo by Omaha Beach on debut and gets a favourable gate. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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At $43.00 came in 6th last run at Ellis Park. Displays good tactical speed. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 33 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 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | MY | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FIRM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-3-8 | 9 |
| 19L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 2-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SY | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 1-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $16.00 and struggled with the pace when 6th last time at Ellis Park but fitter for debut run. Raymond C Bryner stable are on a hot streak. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
Last Starts 27 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 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | - | 5-2-3 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $23.00 and fairly underwhelming when 8th last time at Ellis Park but having second race start. Might be ridden for luck. Needs to find a lot more.
Last Starts 40 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 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo by Army Mule having initial appearance for trainer Peter Eurton. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Aloha West 2yo having first race start for trainer Wayne M Catalano. Follow the money.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $43.00 and folded up in the straight when 11th last time at Ellis Park but having second career run. Needs a lot of luck.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | - | 8-10-12 | 12 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
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Just missed last start at Ellis Park. First appearance for a new trainer. Should muster plenty of early toe. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 27 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 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | SY | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |