Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Claiming
SPEECH AND DRAMA (3) Finished with intent when 3rd last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis and good career start. Has run into the placings at every start this campaign. Winning hope. BACK BACK BACK (5) Looked good when 3rd last start at Presque Isle Downs and was on debut last time. Walter A Rodriguez and Larry Rivelli are a duo to watch closely. Won't be far away. CALLIE'S DANCE (2) Weakened under pressure when 7th last time at Ellis Park but has a good draw. Won't be far away during the run. Will give a big sight. JOKING AROUND (9) Was in the race for a long way when 3rd last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Goes very close.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Started at $18.00 and sub-standard effort when 8th last time at Ellis Park but having second career run. Might have to make up considerable ground. Gets the perfect barrier. Hard to take.
Last Starts 28 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 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | - | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Started $8.00 and was well beaten when 7th last time at Ellis Park but can find a nice position from the draw. Shows good early pace. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 28 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 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 4-2-7 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | YL | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Finished strongly when 3rd beaten by nearly 12L last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis and putting a tidy record together. Has run into the money 3 from 3 attempts this campaign. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 4-3 | 6 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $7.50 and lost ground in the run home when 7th last run at Saratoga but fitter for debut run. Will need everything to go right.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 12/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 3rd last start at Presque Isle Downs and was a debutant last start. Jockey Walter A Rodriguez is currently in strong form for this stable. Definite claims.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1006m | FT | Hector Rafael Diaz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 14L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $43.00 and struggled with the pace when 8th last start at Kentucky Downs and down in distance. Rough chance.
Last Starts 20 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 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Summer Pauly | 54kg | - | 4-5-6-9 | 11 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Santo Sanjur | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick turnaround. Was $7.00 and folded up in the straight when 11th last start around here but was on debut last time. Prefer in something a lot easier.
Last Starts 9 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 | 10/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 5-4-9 | 8 |
| 23.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Jumped at $28.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 11th last start at Ellis Park but having second career run. Likely to get back. Seems very unlikely.
Last Starts 56 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 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 8-9-11 | 12 |
| 23.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Faded at the finish when 3rd beaten by 3/4L last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Should muster plenty of early toe. Definite contender.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | - | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 6-6 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $3.00 and didn't attack the line when 9th last run at Kentucky Downs and back to a shorter trip. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 5-3-4-8 | 8 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Hoskins
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $23.00 and was ordinary when 9th last run at Ellis Park but was on debut last time. Does take a while to get into stride. Looks optimistic.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | - | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $28.00 and didn't threaten when 9th last run at Ellis Park but fitter for debut run. Has the necessary speed to mitigate the wide draw. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 1-8-9 | 3 |
| 44.6L | $0.00 |