Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
KAY KAY (5) Was outmatched at the end of the race when 2nd last start at Ellis Park. Has shown early pace in races to date. Jockey Flavien Prat is a plus. Will be around the mark at odds. ARMY'S MARAUDER (10) Fresh today. Ran home into 3rd last time at Oaklawn Park and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Jockey Luis Saez consistently rides well for this stable. Won't be far away. LUNAR LOOP (9) Inched into 4th last run at Ellis Park but back to a shorter distance. Appears well in this. COCOA BEAN (11) Anna Decker trained 3yo by Army Mule on debut. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
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Riley Mott trained 3yo by Gun Runner having first race appearance and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55kgs
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Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by more than 3L last time at Ellis Park and promising career start. Has not missed the money this campaign in 2 attempts. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 17/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | GD | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | - | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55kgs
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Ran home into 2nd beaten by 3L last run at Ellis Park. Simply cannot have today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 17/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | GD | Alexander Bendezu | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Alexander Bendezu | 54kg | - | 8-9-10 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | HEAVY | John Mckee | 54kg | - | 5-8-8 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Alexander Bendezu | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55kgs
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Kept coming when 2nd beaten by 1L last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis and form has been improving over recent runs. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 7-5-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-5-4 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Geovanni Franco | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-6-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
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Gave plenty of cheek when 2nd last start at Ellis Park. Should be going forward early. Placed at every start this campaign. Flavien Prat is a crucial engagement. Commands respect.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 11 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Back from a break of 41 weeks. Was $6.00 and well beaten when 5th last start at Aqueduct but having second race start. Won't be far away during the run. Seems unlikely.
Last Starts 286 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-6 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes after a 48 week spell. Jumped at $12.00 and made up ground when 4th last run at Keeneland and was on debut last time. Hard to see this being competitive today.
Last Starts 341 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Initial appearance 4yo by Mckinzie for trainer Ian R Wilkes. Follow the money.
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55kgs
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Started $8.00 and overtook some late when 4th last run at Ellis Park but coming back in distance. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
Last Starts 41 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 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-3 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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First up. Good performance to run into 3rd beaten by 5 1/4L last time at Oaklawn Park and good career start. Luis Saez and Christopher Davis are a formidable team. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-4-3 | 9 |
| 5.25L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
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3yo by Army Mule on debut for trainer Anna Decker. Market as guide.
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
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First run back from a 48 week break. Jumped at $5.50 and chased well when 4th last start at Aqueduct and fitter for debut run. Significant improvement required.
Last Starts 341 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $4.50 |