Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Claiming
ROCKFEST (9) Resumes after a break. Finished well when 2nd last run at Hawthorne. Jockey Jaime A Torres and trainer James P Divito are an imposing duo. Definite winning chance. D BIGALOW (3) First up after a break. Lost ground late when 4th last start at Ellis Park. Has the ability to take this out. ANTHONY THE GREAT (1) Close to a win last time at Belterra Park and gets a favourable draw. Should muster plenty of early speed. Armando Hernandez stable are on fire recently. Can measure up to this company. PELICAN HILL (10) Despite fading at the finish still placed 3rd beaten by 3 1/4L last run at Ellis Park. Likely to be well placed early. Coming to a new trainer. Strong chance.

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Just short of the win last time at Belterra Park and drawn the rails. Should race on the speed. Armando Hernandez stable are on a hot streak. Definitely worth considering.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FM | Frank Reyes | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | GD | Luis H Colon | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | GD | Luis H Colon | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $3.25 |
| 7/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | FM | Santiago Gonzalez | 55kg | - | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | FT | Orlando Mojica | 55kg | - | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/4 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by 4 1/2L last time at Ellis Park and can find a nice position from the draw. Good chance at a nice price.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | SY | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11 | 5 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Antioco Murgia | 54.5kg | - | 7-4-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a spell. Jumped at $5.50 and faded away late when 4th last start at Ellis Park. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 56kg | - | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-5 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Gavin Ashton | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3-12 | 10 |
| 34.1L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 19/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/12 | 18/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $18.00 faded away to finish 5th last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis but was a debutant last start. Have to respect the recent William D Cowans form. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Dylan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $3.60 and looked outclassed when 6th last time at Prairie Meadows but fitter for debut run. Has early speed and positions nicely. Needs a lot of luck.
Last Starts 51 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 | 03/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Jr Alfredo Triana | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Managed to place 3rd beaten by 2 1/2L last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis but will be dropping in distance. Might be ridden for luck. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 02/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-6-7 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Dylan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 9-10-10-10 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-9 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Dylan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 9-11-11 | 7 |
| 35.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break. Flashed home late into 2nd last run at Hawthorne. Jaime A Torres usually performs well for the James P Divito stable. Will run close.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | GD | Olaf Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FM | Olaf Hernandez | 54kg | - | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FM | Olaf Hernandez | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FT | Olaf Hernandez | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-9 | 8 |
| 37.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | - | 9-10-9 | 5 |
| 15L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 7 |
| 9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Good result placing 3rd beaten by 3 1/4L last run at Ellis Park. Displays good tactical speed. First start for a new trainer. Should be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2-5 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 11L | $0.00 |