Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
THE LOOK (5) 3yo debutant by Volatile for Brendan P Walsh. Betting is the best guide. ROILING (1) Ran 5th last start at Kentucky Downs. Can make a comeback and can save some energy from the gate. Coming back in trip. Is in good order and can run well. SOCIAL SCENE (6) Racing fresh today after a break of 58 weeks. Came in 5th last time at Saratoga but was a debutant last start. Has early speed and positions nicely. Will be around the mark at odds. MERRY AN (8) Resuming after a break. Nice run when finishing 3rd last run at Ellis Park and racing over a longer distance. Will be trying to topple them late. Could work into the placings.

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
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At $7.50 ran 5th last start at Kentucky Downs. Can make a comeback and gets a favourable draw. Coming back in distance. Very tidy performer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 2414m | FM | Florent Geroux | 56kg | - | 2-3-3-6-5 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Dylan Machado | 56.5kg | - | 6-5-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | FT | Dylan Machado | 57kg | - | 3-4-3-3-3 | 6 |
| 7L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | FT | Dylan Machado | 57kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Chase Miller | 56kg | - | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 22.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | GD | Chase Miller | 56kg | - | 10-10-10-9 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Chase Miller | 56kg | - | 12-10-8 | 8 |
| 5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Came in 5th last run at Ellis Park but has a positive gate. Should be going forward early. Likely to be an exotics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/08/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 24/06/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FIRM | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-8-4 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-9-10 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | GD | John R Velazquez | 52.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 52.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/5 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Victor Espinoza | 52.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 14L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At $43.00 average performance when 10th last start at Ellis Park but fitter for debut run. Might have to make up considerable ground. Long shot.
Last Starts 42 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 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-12-10 | 12 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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Ordinary performance when 5th last run at Ellis Park. Looks hopeful.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/08/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | WET FAST | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54kg | - | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54.5kgs
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3yo by Volatile racing as a debutant for Brendan P Walsh. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back from a 58 week spell. Jumped at $5.00 and finished 5th last time at Saratoga but was on debut last time. Has plenty of early speed. Place claims at best.
Last Starts 408 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 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 2-3-3-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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Ran on strongly when 3rd beaten by 3L last start at Ellis Park. Slight prospect.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Victor R Carrasco | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3-4 | 8 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Victor R Carrasco | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. Made some ground late when 3rd beaten by 4L last run at Ellis Park and stepping up in trip. Finishes off strongly. Should be included in your exotics.
Last Starts 64 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 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 12-8-9 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |