Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
THE KING OF SOCCER (4) Brendan P Walsh trained 2yo by Starspangledbanner having first race appearance. Watch the market. WHERE'S OTTO (6) Racing as a debutant 2yo by Not This Time for Mark E Casse. Watch for a sign in the market. MINED THAT GOLD (10) Mineshaft 2yo trained by Kenneth G Mcpeek having first race start. Watch betting. SWEETEN THE POT (11) Maxfield 2yo having first race start for Ii George R Arnold,. Respect the betting.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $16.00 and came in 6th last start at Ellis Park but having second career run. Might be ridden for luck. Drawn well. Facing an increased distance. This won't be easy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | - | 11-8-6 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Odds of $9.00 and finished 4th last run at Del Mar but can find a nice position from the draw. Has some claims.
Last Starts 40 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 | 15/08/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/05/2026 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | J G Torrealba | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $10.00 and couldn't find the line when 4th last start at Kentucky Downs and having second race start. Should muster plenty of early toe. Will need to find a few more lengths.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 3-4-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo debutant by Starspangledbanner for trainer Brendan P Walsh. Follow the money.
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $28.00 and came in 6th last start at Kentucky Downs but having second career run. Hard to see it being competitive today.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | James Graham | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo first starter sired by Not This Time for trainer Mark E Casse. Market as guide.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at $18.00 and weakened to finish 9th last time at Ellis Park but having second race start. Going over more ground. Needs to find a lot more.
Last Starts 32 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 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-7-9 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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Good effort to finish 3rd last run at Ellis Park and was a debutant last start. Mario Gutierrez and Brian A Lynch are a strong team. Strong prospects in this race.
Last Starts 32 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 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
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2yo debutant sired by Mineshaft for Kenneth G Mcpeek. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Ii George R Arnold, 2yo by Maxfield having first race start. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Threw down a serious challenge last time at Kentucky Downs. Betting is the best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 2-1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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At $23.00 struggled with the pace when 9th last start at Kentucky Downs but having second race start. Considerable improvement needed.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 6-7-9 | 5 |
| 26.1L | $0.00 |