Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
SIGNATURE (11) Constitution 2yo trained by Brian A Lynch having first race appearance. Watch the market moves. VINTAGE WARRIOR (10) 2yo debutant by Army Mule for trainer Jr Thomas Drury. Betting is the best guide. FULLBACK (12) William I Mott trained 2yo by Justify having first race appearance. Market as guide. CYBERSTEEL (14) Looked good when 2nd last time at Saratoga and having second career run. Jockey Flavien Prat is a plus and going up in distance. Well placed and has solid claims.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Finished well when 2nd last start at Ellis Park and was on debut last time. Gets the perfect alley. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 5-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $4.00 and showed some merit late when 4th last run at Ellis Park and having second career run. Bob Baffert stable are in good form of late. Needs to find a lot more.
Last Starts 47 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 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 9-6-5 | 3 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Hit the line well when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last start at Saratoga and was a debutant last start. Take on trust.
Last Starts 34 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 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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At $28.00 finished 5th last time at Ellis Park but fitter for debut run. Should muster plenty of early speed. Remote chance at best.
Last Starts 34 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 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | - | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $9.50 and picked up some ground to run 4th last time at Ellis Park and was a debutant last start. Might have to make up considerable ground. Hard to warm to at present.
Last Starts 34 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 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 8-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $14.00 and lacklustre showing when 6th last start at Ellis Park but was a debutant last start. Slim hope.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Dylan Machado | 54kg | - | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Came on strongly when 3rd last run at Ellis Park and having second career run. Watch betting.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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At $9.50 closed off nicely when 5th last time at Ellis Park and was on debut last time. Likely to get back. Stepping up in trip. Tough race will need luck.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 10-6-5 | 6 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Right in contention last run at Ellis Park and having second race start. Facing a rise in trip. Not at all out of this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Army Mule 2yo having first start for trainer Jr Thomas Drury. Watch the market.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo debutant sired by Constitution for Brian A Lynch. Follow the money.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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First start at the races 2yo by Justify for trainer William I Mott. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $9.50 and came in 8th last run at Ellis Park but having second career run. Likely to settle back in the field. Rough chance today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 10-9-8-8 | 9 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54kgs
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Came in 2nd last time at Saratoga and having second career run. Has the necessary speed to overcome the wide draw. Added confidence jockey with Flavien Prat doing the steering. Good chance of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Did well to run 2nd last time at Ellis Park and was a debutant last start. Has the speed to overcome the wide alley. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 34 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 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |