Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
SOLAR HORIZON (3) 2yo debutant sired by Quality Road for Brad H Cox and drawn the rails. Jockey Luis Saez is a plus. Keep your eye on the market. NOT FOR LONG (10) 2yo by Baaeed having first race appearance for Brendan P Walsh. Betting as a guide. AMERICAN VETERAN (5) Initial race appearance 2yo by American Pharoah for trainer Cherie Devaux. Betting is the best guide. SAUDIMAN (4) 2yo first starter sired by Into Mischief for trainer Robert Medina and can find a nice position from the draw. Watch the market.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Brad H Cox trained 2yo by Quality Road having first race start and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Luis Saez is an advantage. Watch betting.
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54kgs
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First start at the races 2yo by Into Mischief for Robert Medina and drawn nicely. Respect the betting.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Initial appearance 2yo by American Pharoah for trainer Cherie Devaux. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $6.50 and mediocre attempt when 7th last start at Ellis Park but having second race start. Jockey Yedsit Hazlewood rates highly aboard. Knockout chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 10-10-7-5 | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Started at $28.00 and below standard effort when 10th last time at Ellis Park but fitter for debut run. Expected to settle towards the tail. Struggle to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | YL | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 12-12-11-11 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $7.50 and couldn't finish off when 4th last time at Saratoga and was on debut last time. Should be going forward early. Slight prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing as a debutant 2yo by Baaeed for trainer Brendan P Walsh. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Carlos Erieltun Franca
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $28.00 and ran 6th last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis but having second career run. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 45 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 | 04/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1509m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 10-8-6 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |