Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Claiming
UNION ROSE (13) Came in 4th last run at Ellis Park. Can make a comeback. Emmanuel Esquivel is in good form for this stable. Right in this. RISKY WAVE (5) Made some ground when 4th last time at Ellis Park. Suitably placed in this race. RED RAINBOW (6) Was quite a handful for the competition when 2nd beaten by 5L last start at Ellis Park. Gets a chance to win. DON'S JOY (10) First up after a break of 37 weeks. Average at best when 8th last time at Fair Grounds. Respect.

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a break. Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by just over 18L last run at Ellis Park and has the ideal alley. Might be ridden for luck. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 10-8-8 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $16.00 folded up in the straight when 7th last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis but going over extra ground. Gets a favourable alley. Would be more keen on the chance of others.
Last Starts 36 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 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-7 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 24/06/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FIRM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 20L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 9-8-10 | 9 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Jumped at $7.50 and didn't find the line when 6th last start at Ellis Park but was on debut last time. Should be going forward early. Significant improvement required.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $16.00 and looked outclassed when 8th last start at Ellis Park but rising in trip. Should muster plenty of early speed. Appears tested in this event.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 31.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4-7 | 1 |
| 36.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $8.50 and passed some rivals in the late stages when 4th last time at Ellis Park. Can win this.
Last Starts 26 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 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | - | 5-5-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 56kg | - | 6-6-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 57kg | - | 2-3-7-8 | 2 |
| 26.1L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | - | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 12L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 55kg | - | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 08/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 48kg | - | 11-10-8-6 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Irving Moncada | 48kg | - | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Felt the pinch late when 2nd beaten by 5L last start at Ellis Park. Good chance in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | William Antongeorgi Iii | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | - | 4-6-7 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | William Antongeorgi Iii | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1106m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-9 | 6 |
| 11L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | MY | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 1-1-3-4 | 4 |
| 11L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FAST | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jr Samuel Camacho | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing on a quick back up. Started $28.00 and ran 8th last time at Kentucky Downs. Will be tested.
Last Starts 6 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 9-7-4-8 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Cruz Fernando De La | 55kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | GD | Cruz Fernando De La | 55kg | - | 5-4-5-5 | 3 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 55kg | - | 3-3-2-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | MY | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 7-8-9-9 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 6-6-7 | 10 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $9.50 and finished 4th last time at Belterra Park. Likely to get back in the field. Can surprise at a nice price.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Jr Rafael Mojica | 55kg | - | 4-3-3-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Rodney A Prescott | 55kg | - | 8-8-8-9 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 9-9-9-7 | 8 |
| 9.25L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $12.00 and outpaced some runners late when 5th last start at Colonial Downs. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
Last Starts 14 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 | 28/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Horacio Karamanos | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-8-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Horacio Karamanos | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5-6 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-8-8 | 5 |
| 19.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 5-7-8-9 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 4-4-2-7 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/12 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back after a 37 week break. Jumped at $5.50 and below par when 8th last time at Fair Grounds. Great chance.
Last Starts 259 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 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-8 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $28.00 and lost ground in the run home when 6th last time at Ellis Park. Does take a while to get into stride. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today.
Last Starts 26 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 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 4-7-7-6 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 12-12-8 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Carlos Erieltun Franca
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $36.00 and subpar when 11th last start at Ellis Park. Gets back and needs luck. Appears tested.
Last Starts 26 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 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-8-8 | 2 |
| 32L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 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: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $3.50 and ran 4th last run at Ellis Park. Can make a comeback. Emmanuel Esquivel and William D Cowans are usually a competitive duo. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 48 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 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 4-3-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | - | 5-6-6-4 | 7 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.05L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-10-5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $20.00 |