Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
SURFIN' M (2) First up. Struggled with the pace when 6th last time at Ellis Park. Can make a comeback and will try to take advantage of the draw. Shows good early pace. This field suits. INORDINARY (5) Didn't attack the line when 5th last run at Ellis Park. Expected to rebound but facing formidable opponents. Change in trainer. Will give a big sight. DISPERSION (8) Competitive effort when 2nd last run at Ellis Park and drops back to a suitable grade. Must be considered. VALIANT AWARD (3) Made up ground when 5th last run at Ellis Park and competing in an easier class. Gets a chance to win.

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $18.00 and weakened to finish 4th last run at Ellis Park but drawn well. Likely to be well placed early. Matched against a stronger field. Value runner at good odds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Florent Geroux | 56kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | WET FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 2-2-3-7 | 8 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1709m | FIRM | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 56.5kg | - | 3-5-8 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 17/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-10 | 11 |
| 25.6L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 11-12-11 | 10 |
| 21.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. At $12.00 didn't threaten when 6th last time at Ellis Park. Can make a comeback and has a positive draw. Racing in stronger company. One of the punters top hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Cristian A Torres | 56kg | - | 2-2-6-6 | 3 |
| 40.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Mario Gutierrez | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-6-9 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | GD | Cristian A Torres | 56.5kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Israel Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 2-5-7-6 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | SOFT | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | - | 2-5-8-7 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 4-3-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-5-3 | 5 |
| 10L | $11.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | GD | Rocco Bowen | 55.5kg | - | 10-11-11-11 | 3 |
| 51.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | MY | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-7 | 5 |
| 26L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 2-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $18.00 and advanced late into 5th last run at Ellis Park and stepping down to a lower level. Quietly confident of a big run at decent odds.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | GD | Summer Pauly | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 7-7-5-5 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Jr Rafael Mojica | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 2 |
| 15L | $34.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 10/12 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-8-7 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $18.00 and looked outclassed when 5th last run at Ellis Park. Expected to rebound but challenged by more formidable competitors. First start for a new trainer. Can take this out.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | HEAVY | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 8L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Mediocre attempt when 6th last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis and up against a more competitive field. Finishes off strongly. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 44 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 | 04/08/2026 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-9-7 | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/05/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | MY | Amir Mendoza | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Javier Padron Barcenas | 56kg | - | 5-7-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 14/01/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 10-11-11-10 | 11 |
| 17.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/12/2025 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-8-6 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $22.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | MY | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 4-6-3-3 | 6 |
| 5L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 103 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-7-8 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.80 |
| 11/12 | 22/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11 | 1 |
| 31.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh today after a break. Was $53.00 and disappointing display when 11th last run at this track but taking on easier opposition. Likely to settle back in the field. Few more classier types in this race.
Last Starts 89 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 | 20/06/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jane Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 12-10-10-11 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Jane Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-7-7 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 1 |
| 39.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Rodney A Prescott | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 8 |
| - | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Rodney A Prescott | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-6-8 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Rodney A Prescott | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | MY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.22 |
| 6/10 | 27/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-8-7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-7-6 | 7 |
| 5L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1509m | GD | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 2nd last run at Ellis Park and competing at a lower grade. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 31 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 | 17/08/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | GD | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | MY | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-7 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 53.5kg | - | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 52.200000047683716kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |