Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
BY LA RINA (6) Came in 7th last time at Ellis Park. Can show a better performance this time. Has a nice turn of foot. Every chance today. BLACK MAGIC RIVER (3) First up from a spell of 26 weeks. Ran 4th last run at Oaklawn Park. May see an upturn in form but down in distance. Winning prospect. THAT'S A BENJAMIN (2) Didn't find the line when 9th last time at Kentucky Downs. Likely to bounce back and drawn nicely. Luis Saez and Norm W Casse command respect as a team. Can be competitive. ALLISON AVENUE (7) Faded to finish 8th last run at Ellis Park. Looking for an improved run and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Must respect.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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At $14.00 came in 6th last start at Ellis Park but was a debutant last start. Expected to be flashing home. Gets the perfect draw. Hard to see this being good enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | GD | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | - | 9-10-5 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Was $8.00 and didn't threaten when 9th last time at Kentucky Downs. Likely to bounce back and will try to take advantage of the alley. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 19 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 5-4-3-7 | 1 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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First run back from a 26 week spell. At $6.50 ran 4th last run at Oaklawn Park. May see an upturn in form but will be down in distance. Strong chance.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 7.25L | $3.40 |
| 5/11 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler W Bacon | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler W Bacon | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $16.00 and was well beaten when 5th last start at Ellis Park and back to a shorter distance. Have to respect the recent stable form. Have to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 60 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 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
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First up from a 53 week break. Started $5.50 and couldn't stay in touch when 9th last time at this venue but fitter for debut run. Very hard to have.
Last Starts 371 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 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 5-6-8 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $9.50 and finished 7th last time at Ellis Park. Can show a better performance this time. Shows very good finishing speed. Has every chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-10 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 10-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 8-6-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 10-9-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $16.00 and weakened under pressure when 8th last run at Ellis Park. Looking for an improved run and promising career start. Commands respect.
Last Starts 55 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 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 905m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 2-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.75 |