Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Mdn Special Weight
CROMWELL (4) First run back from a break. Right up there last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Gets a chance to win. MR. TAPPS (5) Initial appearance 3yo by American Pharoah for trainer Michael W Mccarthy. Yedsit Hazlewood is highly regarded. Watch the market moves. LIBERTY VALANCE (7) Didn't find the line when 8th last run at Ellis Park. Looking for an improved run and good career start. Will be motoring home late. Has the ability to figure. TOP DRAWER (6) Close to claiming the win last start at Ellis Park. Should muster plenty of early speed. Brad H Cox stable are on fire recently. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last run at Ellis Park and has minimal work to do from the alley. Hard to see it being good enough.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | GD | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-10-8 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-7-6 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54.5kgs
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3yo first starter by Gun Runner for D Whitworth Beckman and can find a nice position from the draw. Watch the betting.

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First up from a break. Good run when placing 2nd last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Pass at this stage.
Last Starts 109 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 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Alex Achard | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Alex Achard | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3-3 | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-8 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $29.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Pietro Moran | 54.5kg | - | 10-8-11 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Back from a spell. Close to a win last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Will go close.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | - | 6-7-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56.5kg | - | 5-6-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.10 |
| 10/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 99 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11 | 4 |
| 8L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-8-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 2 |
| 9L | $2.35 |
| 2/9 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | SY | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-8-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 8-10-10-5 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 06/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54.5kgs
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3yo debutant by American Pharoah for Michael W Mccarthy. More confidence with jockey Yedsit Hazlewood guiding the horse. Watch betting.

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Threw down a serious challenge last start at Ellis Park. Should muster plenty of early toe. Been in the money each start this campaign. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | SY | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was $6.00 and faded away to finish 8th last run at Ellis Park. Looking for an improved run and showing consistent performance in races. Should get going late. Should go close.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-8-8 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-8-8 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 12-11-7-4 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 8-9-6-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 7-8-7 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Started $9.00 and weakened under pressure when 5th last time at Kentucky Downs. Has early speed and positions nicely. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55kg | - | 3-3-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | SY | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 11-10-9 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 |